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CASE 1181 - 2157 Santa Clara Ave., Apt. Q
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1. CASE NUMBER: 1181
2. ADDRESS: 2157 Santa Clara Ave., Apt. Q
3. UNIT STATUS: Non-exempt unit subject to a non-binding decision regarding the amount of the rent increase.
4. BASE RENT: $1,761.90 for a 1-bedroom unit; includes water, electricity, garbage, recycling.
5. RENT INCREASE OFFER(S): $87.10 (4.9%), to a total rent of $1,849.00, effective November 16, 2018
6. PAST INCREASE(S): Effective 2017: $83.90 (5.0%)
Effective 2016: $123.00 (7.9%)
7. TENANCY BEGAN: 2010
8. CONCERNS:
Landlord provided the following:
• Tenant’s rent is below market-rate.
Tenant provided the following:
• A $52.85 (3.0%) increase is reasonable.
• Tenant’s rent has been raised every year of tenancy.
• Current landlord knew the costs associated with the property when he purchased it.
• Landlord should not now try to make up lost revenue due to previous increases that were found to be invalid.
• Tenant wants to establish working relationship with landlord and has attempted to assist Landlord in lowering utilities costs.
Exhibit 1) Form(s) submitted by Landlord
Exhibit 2) Form(s) submitted by Tenant