Ordinance No. 2026-001 (Rent Stabilization)

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not decreased the Rent to reflect a reduction in Housing Services, then the Tenant may submit a Petition for a Rent decrease to the Program Administrator. B.In making an individual downward adjustment of Rent, the Hearing Officer may consider decreases in Housing Services, living space, or amenities; substantial deterioration of the Rental Unit other than as a result of ordinary wear and tear; the Landlord's failure to comply substantially with applicable housing, health and safety codes; or the Landlord's failure to comply with this Chapter. C.The Hearing Officer shall decrease the Tenant’s Rent by an amount equivalent to the value of the reduced Housing Services. D.All Petitions pertaining to Tenants in the same property shall be consolidated for determination. 4-46-140 Notices A.In addition to any other notice required to be given by law or this Chapter, a Landlord shall provide to a prospective Tenant (1) a written notice, in a form provided by the Program Administrator, that the Rental Unit is subject to this Chapter, (2) a copy of the then current information brochure(s) that the Program Administrator provides that explains this Chapter. i.A Landlord satisfies the requirements of this Section by providing to a prospective Tenant a hard copy of the materials set forth in subsection A of this Section or, if a prospective Tenant so consents in writing to receive notice by being referred to the Program Administrator's website where the materials can be found online. A Landlord shall document that the prospective Tenant has been informed of the choices and of what choice the prospective Tenant made including, where applicable, the prospective Tenant's written acknowledgement to receive the materials online. B.In addition to any other notice required to be given by law or this Chapter, at the time when a Landlord provides notice of any Rent increase, the Landlord shall also provide notice regarding the requirements of this Ordinance related to allowable Rent increases, in a form provided by the Program Administrator. C.The forms of notice provided by the Program Administrator shall be translated into languages besides English in accordance with the City’s most recently adopted Language Access Plan. 4-46-145 Buyout Agreements A.Before making an offer to a Tenant of a Buyout Agreement, a Landlord must give a Tenant a written disclosure document, in a form set by the Program Administrator, setting forth the Tenant's rights concerning the Buyout Agreement including the following: 1. The right not to enter into the Buyout Agreement; 2. The right to consult an attorney and the right to revise the Buyout Agreement before signing the Buyout Agreement; 3. The right to consult the Program Administrator regarding the Buyout Agreement; and Exhibit A Ordinance No. 2026-001 Page 11