By petition to the City Council, any landlord may seek a rent increase above 3% based on providing “just cause” for the increase. The CEO or his or her designee will decide any “just cause” exception. Any “just cause” exception must be approved by the CEO or his or her designee based on a written request from the landlord. The landlord must provide a factual basis in writing to the City Council describing all facts of the “just cause” increase and any documents to be considered. The landlord may appeal the decision of the CEO or his or her designee to the City Council. The City Council’s decision will be final. For a petition under this section, the hearing process and procedures under § 117.05 will apply.
(Ord. 1447, passed 10-21-20; Am. Ord. 1501, passed 4-5-23)