Title
Appeal of James W. Bush and Linda D. Dear, tenants, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 1391 HAZELWOOD STREET, APARTMENTS, 10 AND 11.
Purpose of Appeal
We are appealing the landlord being able to raise rent, above the rent control amounts.
Date of Determination
October 8, 2024
Body
AMENDED 1/22/2025
WHEREAS, in the matter of James W. Bush and Linda D. Dear, tenants, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 1391 HAZELWOOD STREET, APARTMENTS, 10 AND 11, the Legislative Hearing Officer has reviewed the appeal and considered the testimony of City staff and the appellants;
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denial of the appeal, allowing a maximum 8% in rent, inclusive of parking as a housing service; and
WHEREAS, the appellants have requested the City Council consider the terms of their current leases (2024-2025) and potential adjustments in its deliberations on the application for their rent increase to be proposed in their next (2025- 2026) lease; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer has advised such consideration is beyond the scope of the appeal under consideration and recommends that concerns about the rent increase in the current lease be directed to the Department of Safety and Inspections to investigate and pursue enforcement action if appropriate; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.