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RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee | 2017-03-06 | 3 | Approved Minutes March 6, 2017 $300 deferred until January 1, 2018, i.e., effective April 1, 2017 the rent would be increased from $1300 to $1500 and on February 1, 2017, the rent would increase to the full $1600. Motion and second (Griffiths, Friedman). Approved by unanimous consent. 7-A. Case 684.1 - 1815 Broadway, Unit B Tenant: Latricia Amadeo Landlord: Karry Kelley-Cahill, Sean Kelley-Cahill Proposed rent increase: $100 (4.9%), effective date February 1, 2017 The tenant, Ms. Amadeo, stated that she does not believe a rent increase is warranted because there are maintenance issues at the property. Specifically, she noted that she did not have a working heater for much of the year. She explained that she would be open to a rent increase if the landlord was responsive to outstanding maintenance issues. The landlord, Mr. Kelley-Cahill, stated that the unit's rent is below the market rent for comparable units. The landlord explained that this increase is related to covering the costs of taxes and recent major repairs at the property. He expressed that he is good landlord and involved in the Alameda community. Additionally, the landlord explained that he was responsive to maintenance issues when he was notified of the issue. After discussion between the parties, they were unable to reach an agreement as to the amount of the rent increase. There was public comment on the agenda item. Public Comment Speaker: Heather Reed The speaker stated that community participation is crucial to the City's Rent Stabilization Ordinance. She emphasized the importance for landlords and tenants to listen to each other and to avoid having the review become an adversarial meeting. The Committee began its deliberations. : Member Friedman stated that he does not support any increase because the landlord was not willing to participate in the discussion in a meaningful way. Vice-Chair Landess stated that the tenant is within her right to request a review of the rent increase and she also believes that the $100 rent increase is reasonable. She recommended an increase of $100. Page 3 of 11 | RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee/2017-03-06.pdf |