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RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee | 2017-03-20 | 4 | Approved Minutes March 20, 2017 The Committee made the following non-binding recommendation to recognize the tenant/landlord's oral agreement: - $81.50 (4.8%) rent increase from $1,688.50 to $1,770.00, effective April 1, 2017 (three- week delay). The Committee also encouraged both parties to communicate and address the maintenance concerns. Motion and second (Griffiths and Landess). Unanimous approval. 7-C. CASE 696.1 - 107 Crolls Garden Ct. Tenant: Michael Pacheco Landlord: Kumari Judge and Steve Hofer (property manager) Proposed Rent Increase: $82.00 (4.9%), effective March 7, 2017 Ms. Judge explained that other tenants are paying $2,500 for comparable units and she believes a 5% is reasonable. She stated that she relies on the property's income for retirement. Mr. Hofer noted that he is committed to the upkeep of the property. Mr. Pacheco explained that the current state of the property causes him concern for his health and safety as well as health and safety of the tenants. Mr. Pacheco also acknowledged he is aware he can make a complaint to Code Enforcement, but hoped he could resolve the matter without having to go that route. He noted that he has paid for many repairs in the unit. He stated that he has worked with Mr. Hofer to establish a maintenance request system and to diffuse tensions between other tenants and management. Mr. Pacheco noted that there is a price and quality difference between his unit and a unit for a new tenant. He also stated that this increase is a financial burden for his family since he is recently unemployed and much of his time is spent caring for a relative. Ms. Judge stated that if the tenant has receipts for his repairs in the unit, she would reimburse him the expenses. Mr. Hofer noted that he intends to work with the tenant to address the maintenance concerns. The landlord also agreed to delay the rent increase until April 1, 2017. The tenant confirmed that he would be accept the increase if maintenance issues are addressed. The Committee made the following non-binding recommendation to recognize the tenant/landlord's oral agreement: - $81.50 (4.8%) rent increase from $1,688.50 to $1,770.00, effective April 1, 2017. The Committee also recommended that the landlord address the maintenance concerns raised by the tenant. Motion and second (Griffiths and Friedman). Unanimous approval. Page 4 of 5 | RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee/2017-03-20.pdf |