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NaMrA�d.�r,� �'rPu�,:d�d� �•�ra�,.r�r,uu��w� <br /> 7101 Wyoming Street, Westminster, CA 92683 <br /> Telephone (714) 893-3581 Fax (714) 893-4819 <br /> methods create a clear enforcement process and consequences for failing to comply with <br /> local law. <br /> Discussion Item 47 Create a Landlord Capital Improvement Petition and Tenant Petition <br /> We support the creation of the Landlord Capital Improvement Petition and Tenant Petition. <br /> These petition tools can help reduce the instances of failure to maintain the property, <br /> displacement, and "substantial repairs" loopholes. The Landlord Capital Improvement <br /> Petition would create an accountability mechanism for landlords who seek an exemption <br /> from the RSO for substantial renovations and ensure costs of improvements are not passed <br /> to tenants in instances of unit neglect. The tenant petition would create a tool for tenants to <br /> directly contact the city for violations and support. <br /> Discussion Item 48 Establish Petition Fees and a Petition Review Process <br /> - We support establishing a more efficient petition review process that expedites the process <br /> for tenants. The process should include a clear pathway allowing the Rent Board to decide <br /> on the petitions. As mentioned previously,we do not believe tenants should pay the petition <br /> fees or rental registry fees. Many of whom can barely afford rent as it is. <br /> Discussion Item 49 Create a Mediation Process <br /> We support the creation of a mediation process. We believe mediation is a successful <br /> process to settle disputes outside of a court system that would benefit tenants and landlords <br /> but must be mandatory. During the pandemic, there were many landlords refusing to <br /> accept or participate in rental assistance programs, ultimately harming tenants who were <br /> feeling the brunt of economic and housing instability due to COVID-19. Making this path <br /> mandatory for all parties would reduce eviction instances, reduce staff time, and solve <br /> disputes effectively. <br /> We urge you to support and take into consideration the proposed changes to the Long-Term <br /> Implementation Plan for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Mario Ortega <br /> Work: (714) 278 4,67 <br /> Fax: (714) 893 4,81 <br /> Email: rn.orteim(Wabrazarinexorn <br />