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RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee | 2019-01-23 | 6 | Approved Minutes January 23, 2019 hard to open and close. She stated she loves the apartment and has a close relationship with the neighbors. Chair Murray stated that it seemed she was reporting on maintenance issues that need to be addressed. Ms. Conway raised the issue of the revoked construction permit for a rear unit, which is not occupied. Chair Murray noted that Ms. Rousseau had not disclosed any issues with permits or intent to construct. Vice Chair Sullivan-Cheah asked Ms. Conway if the previous landlord had a formal process for submitting maintenance issues or repair requests. She replied that she would call the previous owner to report maintenance problems. She said she had not submitted a request about the loose tiles or windows. Chair Murray asked if either landlord or tenant had changed their positions. Ms. Conway asked if Ms. Rousseau would consider a 3 percent increase, and Ms. Rousseau declined. Chair Murray asked Ms. Rousseau if there was an amount smaller than $391 that would meet her goals and needs. Ms. Rousseau suggested $1,300 per month, a $245 increase. Ms. Conway countered with a rent of $1,125 per month. Ms. Rousseau declined, noting that she calculates the property tax increase alone is $246 per unit. Ms. Conway noted the housing program fee cannot be included. Chair Murray asked Ms. Conway about her income. She responded that she is salaried and usually gets a 2 percent raise per year. Member Chiu asked Ms. Rousseau if she knew how long the previous landlords had owned the building. She said she did not, but it was a long time, and the property had passed from parents to children, which explained the low tax base. Chair Murray asked Ms. Rousseau what effect not getting the full requested increase would have on her ability to address deferred maintenance. Ms. Rousseau responded that it would be hard to keep up with the needed maintenance. Chair Murray asked if Ms. Rousseau had set aside any funds for maintenance and upgrades based on the assessments and inspections conducted during the purchase. Ms. Rousseau stated that they had, but they had not anticipated the full cost of the electrical upgrade because of the undergrounding requirement, which added about $20,000. Ms. Conway made an offer of $1,200 per month. Chair Murray asked Ms. Conway if an increase to $1,300 would force her to move. Ms. Conway stated that she could continue to live there but it would require a change of lifestyle. The parties agreed on a monthly rent of $1,250. Program staff clarified that the effective date would be Feb. 1, 2019. At 7:55 p.m., the Committee agreed to take a five minute break. | RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee/2019-01-23.pdf |