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RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee | 2017-05-01 | 12 | Approved Minutes May 1, 2017 Tenant: Absent Landlord: Katie Edwards, Prometheus Real Estate Group, Inc. Proposed Rent Increases: 12-month lease - $76.00 (4.9%); No review Month-to-month agreement - $502.00 (33.0%); Under review Effective date: May 24, 2017 No Committee review. Prior to the RRAC meeting, the tenant and landlord agreed to a rent increase between 0-5%. 7-AG. Committee members will discuss the role of maintenance concerns as it applies to the rent review process. Member Cambra explained that previous Committees had used maintenance concerns as a negotiating tool, but did not enforce maintenance agreements. He noted that maintenance contributes to the value of the property and is relevant to the tenant-landlord discussion. Vice-chair Landess asked staff for clarification regarding the ability of the Committee to consider maintenance. Member Friedman noted that maintenance is relevant to the tenant-landlord relationship. Staff clarified that the Committee has the authority to render recommendations concerning the amount the rent increase. In determining the reasonable amount of a rent increase, the Committee may take into consideration maintenance concerns that result in a decrease in housing services. However, it is not within the Committee's authority to require maintenance as a stipulation of a rent increase. Chair Sullivan-SariƱana expressed concern that the public may not be informed of the Committee's scope. Member Friedman suggested that parties access mediation services or the courts to address maintenance concerns. Vice-Chair Landess emphasized that the Committee's involvement in the case ends when a recommendation is given. Staff clarified that parties are given the option of free, private mediation before the Committee meeting. Staff explained that parties can come to an agreement on their own terms and that staff acknowledges this agreement. Staff also noted that in addition to any written documents, agreements reached at the Committee meeting are captured in audio recording. Vice-Chair Landess requested that staff provide additional training on the matter. Public comment: Speaker Toni Grimm stated that parties always run out of time during the meeting. She explained that if tenants know maintenance issues will not be considered, they can spend more time talking about financial burden and other important factors. She also explained Page 12 of 14 | RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee/2017-05-01.pdf |