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From: Charlene Rosales[
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Subject: SLO Chamber Recommendations re. Rental Housing Inspection Program
Mayor Harmon and Council Members,
On behalf of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce are our comments in advance of tomorrow's town hall
regarding the Rental Housing Inspection Program.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Charlene Rosales
Director of Governmental Affairs
San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce
slochamber.org I visitslo.com
San Luis Obispo, CA
Ermina Karim, President/CEO
February 15, 2017
City Council
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Subject: Rental Housing Inspection Program
Dear Mayor Harmon and Council Members:
As you continue to take input and prepare for a town hall discussion regarding the Rental Housing Inspection
Program, the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce wishes to reaffirm our position that has been shared
with previous councils - that we are supportive of the goals of health and safety in rental housing, and we
continue to encourage the City to refine the existing program in a manner that places more emphasis on
tenant rights education and property owner self -certification rather than proactive city -conducted
inspections.
Program alternatives as provided in the staff report that are in alignment with our position include the
following:
That the ordinance allow for self -certification as a method to recognize responsible property owners
and contain the costs of the program;
Eliminate the overarching mandatory nature of the inspections and have inspections occur upon
transfer of a property or when building/construction permits are pulled, focusing on those with a
history of having violations and significant complaints;
And, expand upon educational tools for owners and tenants so they are aware of their rights and the
resources available to all parties.
We still believe this program to be a costly and over -regulated means to addressing neighborhood wellness
and safety issues and support a more simplified process that would reduce time and personnel costs which are
ultimately passed on to rental property owners and their tenants.
Sincerely,
Charlene Rosales
Director of Governmental Affairs