Not have obtained compensation from the person who caused the property damage unless
the amount of compensation obtained is less than the amount of reimbursement allowed
by this Section 7.24.033, in which case the amount of reimbursement allowed shall be reduced by the amount
of compensation obtained. If the landlord obtains compensation from the person who
caused the property damage after the landlord has received reimbursement under this
program, the landlord shall refund to the City an amount of money that is equivalent
to the compensation obtained but not exceeding the amount of reimbursement received
under the program; and
11.
Submit a claim for reimbursement including supporting materials and documents to the
Department within one year of the date the tenant vacates the unit.
C.
Amount of reimbursement
1.
The amount of reimbursement is limited to costs of repair that exceed $500. Reimbursement
for costs that exceed $500 is limited to $1,000.
2.
The availability of funds for reimbursement is subject to the existence of budget
appropriations for that purpose. A claim for reimbursement shall be denied if insufficient
funds are available in the program to pay the claim. The Department shall not be civilly
or criminally liable and may not have any penalty or cause of action of any nature
arise against it regarding the provision or lack of provision of funds for reimbursement.
3.
Repair costs that are eligible for reimbursement may not exceed costs that are usual
and customary for performing the repair within Seattle.
D.
Administration
1.
The Department may inspect the rental unit and the landlord's records related to the
claim to determine if the claim should be approved.
2.