If approved by a hearing officer, the discount provided under the landlord incentive program may be applied retroactively under the following conditions:
A. The landlord obtained a rental dwelling license immediately after acquiring a new rental property and was not an owner of a rental dwelling during the same or immediately preceding licensing year;
B. The landlord qualifies for the landlord incentive program either within six (6) months of obtaining such license or before the end of the licensing year, whichever occurs first; and
C. The landlord applies for the retroactive application of the discount and a refund of the excess payments within six (6) months of obtaining the license or before the end of the licensing year, whichever occurs first. (Eff. 9-22-2016)