Review landlord's appeal of $5,054 penalty for habitability violations
In Plain English
A hearing examiner ordered a landlord to pay $5,054 to a tenant for defective windows, mold, and electrical problems that made their rental unit unsafe. The landlord claims the repairs were completed and the tenant dropped their complaint. If the council upholds the appeal, the tenant loses the restitution payment.
Auto-generated summary. Source: official agenda documents.
Related Items
Issue 2 proclamations and appoint 1 youth council member
Mar 3, 2026
Receive letters from residents about rent control and eviction laws
Feb 18, 2026
Receive presentation on research for new real estate disclosure requirements
Feb 18, 2026
Establish regulations requiring disclosure and oversight of landlord-tenant buyout agreements
Nov 4, 2025
Honor Nicolas Traylor for 9 years leading Richmond Rent Program
Mar 3, 2026
APPROVE the minutes of January 21, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board
Feb 18, 2026
Receive monthly financial report for rent control program through January 2026
Feb 18, 2026
RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Monthly Activity Report through January 2026
Feb 18, 2026
Receive monthly financial report for rent stabilization program
Jan 21, 2026
APPROVE the minutes of November 19, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board
Jan 21, 2026