Item 3: Ordinance Extending the Sunset Date for the Rental Housing Code

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Attachment B: Rental Housing Survey Results RenterQuestions Yes, The Rental Housing Code deals specifically with the physical condition of 6.3% rentals (plumbing, heating, weatherproofing, smoke detection, security, and structural integrity). In the last three years, have you contacted the City about this type of rental housing problem or question? Response Response Answer Options PercentCount Yes 6.3%13 No 93.7%192 No, Other (please specify) 24 93.7% 205 15 If yes, was the problem resolved? Yes, Response Response 34.5% Answer Options PercentCount Yes 34.5%10 No 65.5%19No, 65.5% Other (please specify) 17 29 191 In the future, if you had a problem with your rental that is covered by the code, would the requirement to communicate in writing to the Yes, owner/manager before you can file a complaint with the City prevent you 25.4% from informing the owner/manager about your problem? Response Response Answer Options PercentCount Yes 25.4%49 No, No 74.6%144 74.6% Other (please specify) 23 193 27 Are there any reasons why you would not want to report a housing problem Would rather tolerate the problem than 28.8% risk a change to the owner/manager? (check all that apply) Response Response 5.5% Answer Options Language barrier PercentCount Possible eviction 50.7%74 69.9% Conflict with owner/manager Possible increase in rent 67.1%98 Conflict with owner/manager 69.9%102 Language barrier 5.5%8 67.1% Possible increase in rent Would rather tolerate the problem than risk 28.8%42 Other (please specify) 34 50.7% Possible eviction 146 74 0.0%10.0%20.0%30.0%40.0%50.0%60.0%70.0% 5