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CASE 1198 - 434 Central Ave., Apt. 301
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1. CASE NUMBER: 1198
2. ADDRESS: 434 Central Ave., Apt. 301
3. UNIT STATUS: Non-exempt unit subject to a non-binding decision regarding the amount of the rent increase.
4. BASE RENT: $2,152.00 for a 2-bedroom unit; includes water, recycling, garage, elevator, pool.
5. RENT INCREASE OFFER(S): $107.50 (5.0%), to a total rent of $2,259.50, effective January 1, 2019
6. PAST INCREASE(S): Effective 2017: $75.00 (3.8%)
Effective 2016: $102.50 (5.0%)
7. TENANCY BEGAN: 2015
8. CONCERNS:
Landlord provided the following:
• Rent not increased every year.
• The tenants’ maintenance concerns have been addressed.
• Improvements have been done to the property in order to refinance it.
Tenant provided the following:
• Maintenance problems limit or preclude access working elevator, hot water, and mail, and leaking toilet not fixed.
• Current increase and previous increases have caused tenants to have concerns about displacement after 22 years of living in Alameda and contributing to local community.
• Troubles with bank involving forgery have caused additional financial hardship.
Exhibit 1) Form(s) submitted by Landlord
Exhibit 2) Form(s) submitted by Tenant
Exhibit 3) Video submitted by Tenant
Exhibit 4) Video submitted by Tenant