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RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee | 2017-10-02 | 3 | Draft Minutes October 2, 2017 dynamic. He stated he would be inclined to agree with Member Friedman's recommendation. Member Murray noted that it is clear the property is in need of repairs. It appears the landlord will need a rent increase to afford the repairs and the tenant does not believe an increase is justified until the repairs are complete. She explained that the rent would be at a reasonable place had the landlord raised the rent around 5% over the tenancy. Murray stated that ultimately the $3,600 requested total rent is reasonable for the property. However, she does not believe it is reasonable to request the increase all at once. She also noted there is one tenant living in a 3-bedroom house. She recommended a $600 rent increase with $300 delayed for six months. She acknowledged she would support the $400 proposal if the amount became effective immediately. Chair Cambra explained the landlord has control over the rent in an increasing market. Looking over the tenancy, it is necessary to acknowledge that rents when up and down. He is concerned with the burden on the tenant when a landlord is looking to catch-up on rents when they did not raise rents annually. He explained major repairs, such as a roof, are often not expensed as they are amortized over the useful life of the improvement. He noted that the landlord will have the opportunity for a rent increase every year. He also acknowledged roofs can be difficult to repair and does not see negligence on the landlord. He stated he agrees with Member Friedman's $400 recommendation. Motion and second for $400 rent increase to a total rent of $2,420, effective September 1, 2017 (Friedman and Cambra). Motion passes with Murray approval; Sullivan-SariƱana opposed. 7-B. CASE 929 - 877 Cedar Street Proposed rent increase: $1,080.00 (45.6%), to total rent of $3,450.00 No Committee review. Prior to the RRAC meeting, the tenants gave the landlord a notice to vacate. 7-C. CASE 930 - 611 Santa Clara Ave., #D Proposed rent increase: $685.00 (46.0%), to total rent of $2,175.00 No Committee review. Prior to the RRAC meeting, the tenants gave the landlord a notice to vacate. 7-D - CASE 932 - 2220 San Antonio Ave. Tenant: Susan Ostlund Page 3 of 5 | RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee/2017-10-02.pdf |