District of Columbia Code Division VIII. General Laws. § 44-1003.05. Grounds for transfer or discharge by Mayor.

(1) The facility is unlawfully operating without a current District license, or is operating in violation of restrictions placed on its license;

(2) The Mayor has suspended, revoked, or refused to renew the facility's license;

(3) The facility is closing or intends to close and adequate arrangements for the relocation of its residents, in a manner designed to keep transfer trauma to a minimum, have not been made at least 30 calendar days before the anticipated closure date;

(4) The facility has requested the Mayor's assistance in the transfer or discharge, and the Mayor determines that the resident and his or her representative have consented to the transfer or discharge; or

(5) The Mayor has determined that an emergency exists which poses an immediate danger of death or serious physical injury to the resident.