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(a) Effective July 1 , 2023, or as modified by resolution of the City Council, a <br /> Tenant may submit a Petition to the Program Administrator in accordance with the <br /> procedures set forth in this Division on any one (1) or more of the following grounds: <br /> 1) To request review of a Rent Increase in excess of the maximum <br /> allowed Rent Increase; <br /> 2) To request a reduction in Rent based on decreased Housing <br /> Services; <br /> 3) To request a reduction in Rent based on failure of the Landlord to <br /> maintain a habitable premises, including health, safety, fire, or <br /> building code violations; <br /> 4) To contest a Capital Improvement cost as an unauthorized or <br /> excessive pass through; or, <br /> 5) For any other violation of this Article by the Landlord. <br /> (b) Tenant's time to file a Petition. Where applicable, a Tenant filing a Petition <br /> under this Division shall do so within the following time limits: <br /> 1) Tenant receiving a notice of Rent Increase shall have thirty (30) <br /> days after service of such notice to file a Petition for review of Rent; <br /> 2) In instances where notice is not provided as required, the Tenant <br /> shall file a Petition for review of Rent within thirty (30) days after <br /> Tenant knew of the alleged failure to comply with the requirements <br /> of this Article; and, <br /> 3) For any other violation(s) of this Article by the Landlord, the Tenant <br /> shall file a Petition within one hundred and eighty (180) days of the <br /> alleged violation(s). <br /> (c) Standard of Review. All relevant factors shall be considered when <br /> evaluating a Tenant Petition, including the following: <br /> 1) Landlord allows violations of this Article or other applicable state <br /> and local statutes to persist; <br /> 2) Any reduction of Housing Services, living space, or amenities; <br /> 3) Substantial deterioration of the Rental Unit other than as a result of <br /> ordinary wear and tear; <br /> 4) Landlord's failure to provide adequate Housing Services; <br /> 5) Tenant provided Landlord with reasonable notice and opportunity to <br /> correct the conditions that provide the basis for the petition; and, <br /> 6) Landlord's failure to comply substantially with this Article or <br /> applicable housing, health and safety codes. <br /> 25 <br /> Resolution No. 2026-006 <br /> Page 27 of 82 <br />