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karynnj

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12. Maybe they should lobby for a provision that lets

Mon Jun 29, 2026, 02:52 PM

Jun 29

them get a reasonable increase after a major renovation to improve the quality. This could involve a City/landlord process to identify needed fixes, pre work agreement on new rent, and verification that work has been done.

In this video a pretty shabby apartment is renting for $891. If that apartment was up to code and clean, it might be worth it for the city to allow a reasonable raise.

However, the landlord should have done this maintenance over time, having a capital improvements budget as part of his expenses. Doing nothing suggests that he is a slum lord.

The other thing is this has little to do with the rent freeze as the apartment has been vacant for some time. I wonder how many apartments in this building are vacant. If the number is large, I think they might be planning a gentrification project with few people getting insider offers.

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Landlords say rent stabilization laws force him to leave apartments vacant (PIX-11 News) [View all] QueerDuck Jun 29 OP

Without clicking the headline suggests there will be a lot of privileged whining SSJVegeta Jun 29 #1

Looks like the landlord let it go for decades. Lead paint remediation laws went into effect 22 years ago. Scrivener7 Jun 29 #2

I think there is a term for this SSJVegeta Jun 29 #7

There's a mess on the wall right by the front door. And is that a band-aid stuck to the wall? Ick! CrispyQ Jun 29 #3

You pay a deposit and two month's rent when you move in. zanana1 Jun 29 #4

It pays Manatee Jun 29 #6

If landlords can't afford to keep up with codes, they should get out of the business. Deuxcents Jun 29 #5

Not Practical DET Jun 29 #9

Maybe they should lobby for a provision that lets karynnj Jun 29 #12

Those are good suggestions. harumph Jun 29 #17

Mount Eden, though, is not an area people move to if they can afford a higher rent. Scrivener7 Jun 29 #19

I get it..I'm not suggesting tenants clean up hazardous materials. I am suggesting there are projects Deuxcents Jun 29 #14

Understood DET Jun 29 #18

Ideological posh Prairie Gates Jun 29 #8

How could it ever be more profitable to keep apartments vacant? karynnj Jun 29 #10

The question you're asking is based on a false premise... QueerDuck Jun 29 #11

Thanks, but wouldn't that be the case for the currently karynnj Jun 29 #13

I believe the legal triggers for occupied apartments are completely different from vacant ones. QueerDuck Jun 29 #15

Thanks, again! karynnj Jun 29 #16