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.
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