Agda Pkt 2026.05.11 Joint SA PFA

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Attachment F e) Amount of Administrative Fees collected from landlords City staff shall post the report for the preceding calendar year on the City’s website by April 1. A copy of the report will be available on flle with the City Clerk. 5 I live in the Central Neighborhood surrounded by multi-family housing that was built well over three decades ago, and it's showing. My neighbors complain of single pane windows, poor insulation, weak heating or non-existing HVAC to cool them during heat waves. These are all creature comforts all of us desire and increase the quality of life in Redwood City. My concern is that the proposed TPO's relocation and right to return to a remodeled rental at the same rate as before renovation will signiflcantly deter any investment or improvement of the old housing stock in my neighborhood. The material costs and labor to improve rental units are substantial, and without a pathway to recoup those costs our old units will continue to deteriorate, grow mold, wear and tear until they become a health hazard. I understand there is a limited write-in process to try to recoup some of the remodel costs, but the fees, time and risks associated with denial (non-appealable) would likely dissuade landlords from initiating substantial improvements in the flrst place. The certainty is just not there. The intent of this section of TPO is noble, to prevent bad actors from using phantom remodels to unlawfully evict long time tenants. However, the perverse effect is to deny the same vulnerable population the comforts, health and safety afforded by improved quality rental stock, and thus lower the quality of life of our rental population over time. Please consider adjusting this section to balance the two competing public interests. During the development of the TPO, the City conducted an analysis of how the right to return requirement would impact landlord’s return on investment for undertaking a substantial remodel. The key flndings from the report show that this policy does not appear to be a flnancial disincentive to most landlords seeking to reinvest in their properties and that typical remodel projects remain flnancially viable and provide a fair return on investment. The City’s FRR appeal process is intended to address outlier cases, such as older or historic buildings, where rents are well below median but have signiflcant remodel needs and costs. In those cases, landlords may not be able to obtain a fair rate of return and could flle an appeal. 6 Chapter 1 FRR Guidelines - Redwood City’s Tenant Protection Ordinance (Section 42.5(B)(2)(d)(iv)) requires that landlords who are terminating a tenancy for a substantial remodel must offer This would require amending the TPO and amendments to the TPO are not being considered at this time. Therefore, no changes are included in the Administrative Regulations and FRR Appeal Guidelines. Additionally, 8.A. - Page 70 of 85 328