TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Deputy Director
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Tenant Protection Ordinance No. 3091 Feedback Summary
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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This is a staff report to provide information requested by City Council. On July 19, 2022, Redmond City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3091, establishing new tenant protections. This action created a new chapter 9.54 of the Redmond Municipal Code to adopt Tenant Protections, which became effective on July 30, 2022. The ordinance increased notification for rent increases, capped late fees, capped move-in fees and deposits, authorized tenant payment plans, and provided for severability, including establishing an effective date. As part of discussion leading up to ordinance adoption, City Council requested Planning and Community Development staff to report back the following year regarding feedback they received on the effects of the ordinance adoption.
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REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Housing Action Plan
* Required:
Chapter 9.54 of the Redmond Municipal Code
* Council Request:
July 19, 2022
* Other Key Facts:
City Council requested staff to report back to about implementation feedback from stakeholders.
OUTCOMES:
* Overall Impact:
o The ordinance has been largely successful with most landlords and property management companies complying with new rules when informed.
o Renters are still concerned with the pace and magnitude of rent increases and some renters have made requests for more regulations that increase flexibility and stability.
* Impact on new development:
o Since July of 2022, staff have not been made aware of any development applic...
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