§ 836. Petitions for adjustment of maximum rent ceilings
(a) Any landlord may petition the Rent Control Officer to adjust the maximum rent ceiling applicable to his accommodations to compensate for a substantial major capital improvement or structural change as distinguished from repair, replacement, or maintenance. (b) Any tenant may petition the Rent Control Officer to adjust the maximum rent ceiling applicable to his […]
§ 837. Consideration of petitions; hearings; orders
(a) Any petition filed under section 836 of this title shall be promptly considered by the Rent Control Officer. Pursuant thereto, he shall hold a hearing, which shall be conducted in accordance with regulations promulgated under clause (1) of section 833 of this title. At this hearing, the landlord and tenant shall be given an […]
§ 838. Appeal to Commissioner of Housing, Parks and Recreation
Any person aggrieved by an order of the Rent Control Officer issued under this subchapter may appeal to the Commissioner of Housing, Parks and Recreation within 10 days after issuance of the order. The Commissioner shall issue an order affirming, modifying, or reversing the order from which the appeal was taken.
§ 831. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless it is otherwise provided or the context requires a different construction, application, or meaning— “accommodations” means any building, structure or part thereof, or land appurtenant thereto, or any other real or personal property rented or offered for rent for living, dwelling, or business purposes in the Virgin Islands, including […]
§ 832. Administration and enforcement
The provisions of this subchapter shall be administered and enforced by a Rent Control Officer, under the direction and general supervision of the Commissioner of Housing, Parks and Recreation. There shall be a Rent Control Officer for St. Croix, and a Rent Control Officer for Saint Thomas and Saint John.
§ 833. Powers of Rent Control Officer
In addition to any other powers granted to him by this subchapter or other law, the Rent Control Officer may— (1) with the approval of the Commissioner of Housing, Parks and Recreation, promulgate, issue, amend, or rescind such rules and regulations as he deems necessary for the proper administration of this subchapter; (2) issue such […]