Identity of interest means any other relationship (such as based on family ties or financial interest) between
the owner/managing agent and the contractor, supplier or installer(s) who did the installation or supplied the
improvement. These relationships include:
1. When the owner/managing agent appears to have a financial interest in any entity receiving payment for
the IAI (either the improvement or labor) which is included in the requested rent increase.
2. When the owner/managing agent (or one or more of its officers, directors, stockholders, or partners of a
corporation or partnership) appears to have a family tie or is an officer, director, stockholder, or partner
at any entity receiving payment for the IAI (either the improvement or labor) which is included in the
requested rent increase.
3. When there appear to be side deals, agreements or contracts that have been made or contemplated which
could alter or cancel any of the costs of the IAI (either the improvement or labor) or where there appear
to be side deals, agreements or contracts which were entered into in proximity with the IAI.
4. When any other relationship appears to exist between the owner/managing agent and the contractor,
subcontractor or any person receiving payment for the IAI (either equipment or labor) included in the
requested rent increase other than the contract for equipment or labor with respect to this IAI, which
could give the owner/management agent, control or influence over the contractor or installer; and
5. When the person or persons receiving payment for the IAI (either equipment or labor) appear to be
employees of the owner/managing agent, but such payments were not made to them in addition to such
salary or payments for other work provided to the owner/managing agent.