File #: 2019-6511   
Type: New Business
Body: Rent Review Advisory Committee
On agenda: 2/4/2019
Title: CASE 1200 - 434 Central Ave., Apt. 111
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1) Form(s) submitted by Landlord, 2. Exhibit 2) Form(s) submitted by Tenant

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CASE 1200 - 434 Central Ave., Apt. 111

 

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1.                     CASE NUMBER: 1200

 

2.                     ADDRESS: 434 Central Ave., Apt. 111

 

3.                     UNIT STATUS: Non-exempt unit subject to a non-binding decision regarding the amount of the rent increase.

 

4.                     BASE RENT: $2,099.00 for a 1-bedroom unit; includes water, garbage, pool, gas, electricity, garage, elevator, security, gated entrance, fire suppression system.

 

5.                     RENT INCREASE OFFER(S): $104.00 (5.0%), to a total rent of $2,203.00, effective January 1, 2019

                     

6.                     PAST INCREASE(S):                      None

 

7.                     TENANCY BEGAN: 2017

 

8.                     CONCERNS: 

Landlord provided the following:

                     Improvements have been made to the property in order to refinance.

 

Tenant provided the following: 

                     The requested increase poses a financial hardship, as tenants are on a fixed income.

                     The rent for this unit exceeds comparable units at the same property.

                     Numerous maintenance concerns need to be addressed.

                     Does not believe any increase is reasonable.

 

Exhibit 1) Form(s) submitted by Landlord

 

Exhibit 2) Form(s) submitted by Tenant