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RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee | 2018-12-17 | 5 | Approved Minutes December 17, 2018 7-G. CASE 1159 - 1843 Poggi St., Apt. C106 Tenant: Cecilia Maldonado Landlord: Andy King Proposed rent increase: $179.00 (10.0%) to a total rent of $1,974, effective December 1, 2018 Mr. King opened with an offer of an increase of $80 per month. Ms. Maldonado said that she thought the improvements done by the landlord made the property more secure and look better. She said she was a single parent of a disabled child, which has brought extra expenses and challenges for her. She said that she had reported the window and sliding door in her unit needed fixing, but was told they would be taken care of later, after the other renovations were finished. She said her daughter is on a respirator and it was important that her daughter did not breathe cold, wet air. She said the bathroom plumbing had needed repair, as it had leaked and discolored the hardwood floor around the toilet. She said there was something that falls from their bathroom ceiling into her tub, but she was not sure what it was. She added that she moved to Alameda because she was able to get her daughter into a special education program to help with her disability-related needs. She said that she was accustomed to an increase of around 3% every three years, and could currently afford an increase of $55. Mr. King said he would like to correct whatever was wrong with her toilet even though it did not seem like an old one that was slated to be replaced. Member Sullivan-Cheah explained the City of Alameda's rent review and rent stabilization process. He asked Ms. Maldonado what she does for work and she said she does clerical work for the County of Alameda. She said she and her daughter were the only occupants of the unit and no one else helped her pay rent. He asked how much of her income would go toward rent if the landlord's proposed increase of $80 went into effect and she said about half. Vice Chair Murray asked if Ms. Maldonado received extra assistance to help with the expenses related to her daughter's needs and she said she does not. She confirmed she has health insurance that covers some of her daughter's medical needs. The parties were not able to reach an agreement and the Committee began deliberations. Member Sullivan-Cheah commented that the rent was on the high end for one-bedroom units and expressed concerns about the tenant's ability to remain in the City if she was paying up to half of her income toward rent. He said he favored an increase of $55 as proposed by the tenant. Page 5 of 7 | RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee/2018-12-17.pdf |