The rent increase is necessary to meet constitutional or fair return requirements;
e.
The rent increase is imposed for an additional occupant, as defined by Section 8.22.020.
f.
The unlimited rent increase is imposed because the tenant is not residing in the unit
as their principal residence.
2.
The amount of rent increase allowable for the grounds listed in Section 8.22.070 C.2. are subject to the limitations set forth in the regulations.
D.
Rent Increase Notices and Operative Dates for Rent Increases.
1.
CPI and Banking Increases not subject to a Petition. Rent increase notices for CPI
and Banking Rent increases that are not the subject of a Petition shall be operative
in accordance with this Chapter and State law.
2.
Owner Petitions.
a.
An Owner may notice a Rent increase based on a petition after the service date of
the decision subject to the limitation of one Rent Increase each twelve (12) months
(the effective date of the Rent increase).
b.
Except for any portion of the petitioned-for Rent increase that is based on a CPI
Rent or Banking Rent Increase, a Tenant is not required to pay the Rent increase until
there is a final decision on the petition pursuant to Section 8.22.070 D.5 (the operative date of the Rent increase). However if the Tenant chooses not
to pay the Rent increase, the Tenant owes the increased Rent starting from the effective
date of the Rent increase if the final decision upholds the Hearing Officer's decision.
c.