Tuesday, September 30, 2025
SpecialCalled to order: 5:00 PM · 4 items
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The council will review an appeal of a $17,496 rent overcharge award that a hearing examiner ordered a landlord to pay tenants. The landlord claims tenants failed to provide required evidence about legal base rent after being given extra time.
Five rent control regulations are up for amendment to clarify procedures and extend timelines for hearings. The changes address unclear rules about evidence requirements and allow decisions without full hearings in some cases.
The Rent Program will present its monthly activity report covering tenant complaints, landlord compliance, and housing code enforcement through August 2025. This is the third time this year the program has reported to the council, following previous reports in July.
The council will also present proclamations and a plaque honoring former Rent Board members for their service. Rent Board and tenant issues have appeared on council agendas 15 times in the past year, most recently in September.
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