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ITEM NO.: 9.1.
To: Maier, John Paul
Subject: RE: Housing Inspection program for rentals
MAR 0 9 2016
From: bandbprinz [
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 8:40 AM
To: E-mail Council Website
Subject: Housing Inspection program for rentals
Hello -
My husband and I are responsible landlords who bought a SLO rental home in 2009 when our son was at Poly. My
husband likewise graduated from Poly. Our intention is to move into the home upon retirement because there is so
much so admire in SLO. Therefore, the care and attention we give the home is the same we would give our own
residence. In fact, the rental home has newer appliances and bathrooms than our own home and I am very much
looking forward to upgrading!
1. We thank Council Members Carpenter and Rivoire for voting against the onerous Rental Housing Inspection Program.
2. We ask that Council Members Ashbaugh, Christenson and Marx reverse their vote. There are plenty of signatures on a
saveslo.com petition reflecting this huge concern.
3. Also, we find the SLO Business Tax onerous as the city does not provide any service to us. What are we funding when
we pay that? Property taxes are burdensome enough, these additional fees make it hard for landlords and the quality
students to whom we rent.
4. Because of our rental we regularly employ property managers, a gardener and trash service. We have hired roofers,
plumbers, handy men, real estate agents, property inspectors, electricians, painters and appliance repair companies
thus contributing to the local small business economy. When we come to check on the home we use the hardware and
grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, and enjoy Market Night. We pay taxes at nearly all, these businesses already!
Please reverse the Rental Housing Inspection Program. Tenants with housing concerns may call the authorities with
concerns, those of us who are responsible landlords shouldn't have to fund landlords who are slackers.
Thank you for your time,
Beth Prinz