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CASE 1062 - 1843 Poggi St., Apt. C301
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1. CASE NUMBER: 1062
2. ADDRESS: 1843 Poggi St., Apt. C301
3. UNIT STATUS: Non-exempt unit subject to a binding decision regarding the amount of the rent increase.
4. BASE RENT: $1,515.90 for a 2-bedroom unit; includes gas, water, electricity, garbage, recycling, pet rent, parking, security, pool, gym.
5. RENT INCREASE OFFER(S): $151.10 (10.0%), to a total rent of $1,667.00
Effective September 1, 2018
6. PAST INCREASE(S): Effective 2017: $72.15 (5.0%)
Effective 2016: $68.75 (5.0%)
Effective 2015: $150.00 (12.2%)
7. TENANCY BEGAN: 1999
8. CONCERNS:
Landlord did not provide comment.
Tenant provided the following:
• Long-term, senior resident - 19 years living at this unit.
• No major improvements to this unit except replacing moldy bathroom tiles.
• Elevator has never worked.
• On a fixed income - increase would cause a financial hardship. Tenant currently pays almost 80% of income toward rent.
• Obtained a roommate to help with rent, but still a financial burden.
• Is currently looking into low-income senior housing and Section 8, but waitlists are long.
• Concerned about being made homeless
Exhibit 1) Form(s) submitted by Landlord
Exhibit 2) Form(s) submitted by Tenant