What are reductions in housing services?
A service reduction occurs when a tenant’s service level is reduced without a corresponding reduction in rent, i.e., unrepaired stove, dishwasher, etc. Claims of service reductions must be documented by the tenant in writing. Tenants should be prepared to show that they have previously notified the owner of the requested repair or service reduction complaint. Housing code violations are considered service reductions. How is a petition filed? Forms may be obtained from Project Sentinel. The completed form is then filled out and returned to Campbell Rent Mediation. Petitions may be filed regarding disputes over housing services, evictions, and rent increases. How does a tenant find out which other tenants have recieved a rent increase? If any tenant requests in writing the apartment numbers of all tenants receiving increase notices for the same month as the tenant making the request, the owner must provide the apartment numbers in writing. What happens after a petition is filed? You will
