HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-16-2014 SS1 WaagCOUNCIL MEETING: Z.
ITEM NO.:
Christian, Kevin
To: Mejia, Anthony
Subject: RE: Rental Housing Inspection Ordinance
DEC 16 204
From: Tim Waal
Sent: 12/16/2014 8:16 AM
To: Rivoire, Dan; Christianson, Carlyn; Carpenter, Dan; Ashbaugh, John; Marx, Jan; Meiia, Anthony
Subject: re: Rental Housing Inspection Ordinance
Dear SLO City Council,
I have been a landlord on the central coast since 1988, though NOT in the city
of SLO. I would be in favor of a Rental Housing Inspection Program, only
if there was an effective program to add affordable workforce housing to
the city of SLO where I live.
Why? What do you say to a person barely getting by that they are getting
kicked out of the garage that they are renting for $350 a month? Now they
will be out on the street because they have no other options. Now they are
homeless. Please address that person as well. Homelessness in our county
is only going UP, not DOWN.
Also, in all that has been written about the proposed ordinance, I have not
found anything about how a safety condition lead to a tenant injury, causing
me to ask - is this a solution without a problem? I have no doubt that safety
issues exist in SLO rental housing, but will an additional layer of fees and
inspections reduce injuries, or will it just reduce available affordable
workforce housing?
In any case, I take pride in my rentals, they are always kept in pristine
condition, and meet all safety requirements. And I am glad they are not
in the city of SLO (if this ordinance passes). IMHO, SLO has enough
Big Brother regulations already.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
- -Tim Waag
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