The Board makes the decision as to the amount and the length of time that this surcharge will be paid by each tenant. Landlord must make application to this office demonstrating the need for a Hardship Increase. Landlord must submit an original and nine copies of a completed application at which time the case will be scheduled to be heard by the Rent Board. The Board makes the decision as to how much, if any, increase the landlord is entitled to. A Vacancy Decontrol Form must be completed and filed in the property file.
Commercial property is exempt.
Owner occupied property must be registered but no fee is charged.