Application to Continue Initial Hearing – Landlord and Tenant – Washington DC

The “Application to Continue Initial Hearing” form is used within the Civil Division – Landlord and Tenant Branch of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. This form is designed for either the plaintiff or defendant (or their respective attorneys) to request the court to reschedule the initial hearing to a different date. This form ensures all parties are informed and provides a clear, formal process for requesting a change in the hearing schedule.

This guide will assist you in completing this form for the Civil Division – Landlord and Tenant Branch of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Follow these steps to ensure the form is properly filled out:

Section 1: Court Information

• Court Name and Address: This is pre-filled. Ensure it reads:
  • Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Civil Division – Landlord and Tenant Branch
  • 510 4th Street, N.W., Court Building B, Room 110, Washington, D.C. 20001
• Telephone and Website: Pre-filled with (202) 879-4879 and dccourts.gov.

Section 2: Party Information

• Plaintiff(s): Write the name(s) of the plaintiff(s) involved in the case.
• Defendant(s): Write the name(s) of the defendant(s) involved in the case.
• Case No.: Enter the case number assigned to your case.

Section 3: Request to Continue Initial Hearing

• Scheduled Hearing Date: Enter the date of the initial hearing that you wish to reschedule.
• Reason for Continuance: Briefly state the reasons why the court should continue the initial hearing. Use additional pages if necessary.

Section 4: Alternative Dates

• Alternative Dates: Provide three different dates when you are available to attend the hearing.

Section 5: Notification to Other Party

• Date of Notice: Enter the date when you notified or attempted to notify the other party or their attorney about this application.
• Notification Method: Check all methods used to notify the other party:
  • Telephone
  • Email
  • Hand-delivery

Section 6: Signature

• Signature: Sign the form.
• Date: Enter the date when you signed the form.

Section 7: Certificate of Service

• Service Method: Check the appropriate box to indicate how the application was served to the other party or their attorney:
  • Hand-delivery
  • E-served
  • Mailed
• Date of Service: Enter the date when the application was served.
• Name and Address of Other Party/Attorney: Provide the name, street address, city, state, zip code, email address, and phone number of the other party or their attorney.

Section 8: Moving Party Information

• Signature and Date: Sign and date this section.
• Printed Name and Bar Number (if applicable): Print your name and, if you are an attorney, your bar number.
• Street Address, City, State, Zip: Enter your street address, city, state, and zip code.
• Email Address and Phone Number: Provide your email address and phone number.

Important Tips

• Be Thorough and Accurate: Ensure all information is filled out completely and accurately.
• Attach Additional Pages if Needed: If your reasons for continuance require more space, attach additional pages.
• Notify the Other Party Promptly: Make sure to notify the other party or their attorney as soon as possible.
• Keep Copies for Your Records: Make copies of the completed form and any attachments for your records.

By following these steps, you can correctly complete this form and submit it to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, ensuring your request for a new hearing date is properly processed.