Direct staff to revise rent board hearing rules for faster petition process
In Plain English
The city's rent board currently handles tenant and landlord disputes through a formal petition and hearing process. Staff will draft new rules to make these hearings run more efficiently. The changes aim to reduce delays and streamline how residents file complaints about rent increases or housing conditions.
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