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RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee | 2017-03-06 | 5 | Approved Minutes March 6, 2017 Eric Strimling, tenant representative, referenced the landlord's submitted documents and noted that the landlord states his expenses have increased 5% and his rental income has increased 30%. Mr. Strimling commented that this data demonstrates the landlord is already receiving sufficient profit from his property; hence, the proposed $700 increase is not warranted. He urged the Committee to consider the tenant's perspective and not recommend an increase that is halfway between the tenant's and landlord's offers. The tenant offered to pay a $127.60 (8%) rent increase. The landlord noted that the moratorium last year limited the amount he could raise the rent. He expressed his concern with keeping ahead of his mother's medical bills and upcoming repairs. He restated that the tenant has the option to have a roommate. With that said, he agreed he would accept an 8% rent increase. There was public comment on the agenda item. Public Comment Speaker: Pamela Jordan The speaker stated that she is a resident of Alameda and is speaking to address several concerns that have arisen for her while listening to the conversation between the landlord and tenant. She noted that the tenant's rent has increased about 27.6% over the previous three years, which is greater than 5% each year. Additionally, she noted that it is a best practice to replace carpets every 10 years and it is reasonable for the tenant to request carpet repairs after 25 years of residency. She requested the Committee consider the guidelines of the Ordinance and limit the rent increase to 5%. Speaker: Heather Reed The speaker stressed that long-term tenants are integral to the community. Additionally, she noted that she questions if offering the tenant an option to have roommate is reasonable for the current situation. The Committee moved to confirm the parties' agreement of a $127.60 (8.0%) rent increase, effective April 1, 2017. Motion and second (Griffiths and Landess). Approved by unanimous consent. 7-C. Case 699 - 300 Westline Dr., Unit A105 Proposed Rent Increases: Month to month offer - $305.00 (16.0%); Under review 12 month offer - $90.00 (4.7%): No review Effective date: 4/1/2017 No Committee review. The tenant did not attend the meeting. Hence, the Committee took no action and the rent increase for either option is effective as of the effective date in the rent increase notice. Page 5 of 11 | RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee/2017-03-06.pdf |