Rent Board — Portland, ME
Date: 2026-04-22
Time: 17:00

RENT BOARD
 April 22, 2026
 5:00 PM

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II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 a. March 25, 2026 Minutes
IV. COMMUNICATIONS:
 Please note: Written public comment must be received via email
 (rentboard@portlandmaine.gov) by 12pm the day before the scheduled
 meeting. The subject line needs to read "Written Public Comment"
 a. Written Public Comment
 b. Rent Control Report Q1-2026
 c. Communications from City Staff
 d. Schedule Tenant Rights Appeal
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

 a. Rent Increase Application - Public Comment
 Owner: Justin Theberge, 14 Dry Pond Rd, Gray, ME 04039
 Address: 8 Massachusetts Ave, all 3 units
 CBL: 186-D-024-001
 b. Rent Increase Application - Public Comment
 Owner: Anna Kuperman and Marina Kuperman-Beade, 17 Twelfth St,
 Providence, RI 02906
 Address: 305 Deering Ave, both units
 CBL: 117-C-001-001
VI. New Business

 a. Rent Increase Application - Completeness Review
 Owner: Wilbur Cheever, 38 William St, Portland, ME 04103
 Address: 72 William St, all 3 units
 CBL: 117-C-019-001
 b. Rent Increase Application - Completeness Review
 Owner: Wilbur Cheever, 38 William St, Portland, ME 04103
 Address: 76 William St, all 3 units
 CBL: 117-C-017-001
 c. Election of Chair & Vice Chair
 d. Approval of Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law
VII. Adjourn

RENT BOARD
 April 22, 2026
 5:00 PM

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II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 a. March 25, 2026 Minutes
IV. COMMUNICATIONS:
 Please note: Written public comment must be received via email
 (rentboard@portlandmaine.gov) by 12pm the day before the scheduled
 meeting. The subject line needs to read "Written Public Comment"
 a. Written Public Comment
 b. Rent Control Report Q1-2026
 c. Communications from City Staff
 d. Schedule Tenant Rights Appeal
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

 a. Rent Increase Application - Public Comment
 Owner: Justin Theberge, 14 Dry Pond Rd, Gray, ME 04039
 Address: 8 Massachusetts Ave, all 3 units
 CBL: 186-D-024-001
 b. Rent Increase Application - Public Comment
 Owner: Anna Kuperman and Marina Kuperman-Beade, 17 Twelfth St,
 Providence, RI 02906
 Address: 305 Deering Ave, both units
 CBL: 117-C-001-001
VI. New Business

 a. Rent Increase Application - Completeness Review
 Owner: Wilbur Cheever, 38 William St, Portland, ME 04103
 Address: 72 William St, all 3 units
 CBL: 117-C-019-001




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 b. Rent Increase Application - Completeness Review
 Owner: Wilbur Cheever, 38 William St, Portland, ME 04103
 Address: 76 William St, all 3 units
 CBL: 117-C-017-001
 c. Election of Chair & Vice Chair
 d. Approval of Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law
VII. Adjourn




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 Remote Rent Board Meeting Minutes - Held Via Zoom

Wednesday, March 25, 2026​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

II. Roll Call - 0:01:02

Matthew Lax, Tenant, District 1 - Chair
Vacant, District 2
Christopher “Buddy” Moore, Tenant, District 3
Rebecca Bolduc, Homeowner, District 4
Vacant, District 5
Anne-Laure Razat, Tenant, At-Large - Vice Chair
Kristen Carreras, Landlord, At-Large

Staff present:
Dylan Orr, Rental Registration Coordinator
Benjamin Plante, Esq., Counsel for the Rent Board



III. Approval of Minutes - 0:01:52

 a.​ February 25, 2026 Minutes - 0:01:53

0:02:11 - Anne-Laure Razat moves to approve February 25, 2026 minutes. There is no second.

0:05:02 - Rebecca Bolduc moves to approve February 25, 2026 minutes with stated changes.
Seconded by Anne-Laure Razat. (5-0) The motion passes.



IV. Communications - 0:05:50

 a.​ Court Decisions for 655 Congress St & 59 State St Appeals - 0:06:25

0:06:50 - Counsel and City staff explain the court decisions regarding 655 Congress St and 59
State St.



V. Unfinished Business - 0:09:10

 a.​ Approval of Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law - 0:09:12

0:11:10 - Matthew Lax moves to approve the Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law for 193 York
Street. Seconded by Kristen Carreras. (5-0) The motion passes.




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 b.​ Rent Increase Application - Public Comment - 0:12:15
 Owner: Justin Theberge, 14 Dry Pond Rd, Gray, ME 04039
 Address: 8 Massachusetts Ave, all 3 units
 CBL: 186-D-024-001

0:16:20 - The applicant presents the application.

0:24:42 - Objectors speak.

0:27:15 - No public comment received.

0:54:55 - Christopher “Buddy” Moore moves to close the public record. Seconded by Kristen
Carreras. (5-0) The motion passes.

0:59:42 - Kristen Carreras moves to table the application for 8 Massachusetts Ave, all three
units, to the next meeting or until Notice of Violation is resolved. Seconded by Anne-Laure
Razat. (5-0) The motion passes.

 c.​ Rent Increase Application - Completeness Review - 1:04:20
 Owner: Theresa Chan, 196 Danforth St, Portland, ME 04102
 Address: 210 High St, all 6 units
 CBL: 036-F-013-001

1:09:08 - Matthew Lax moves to find application for 210 High Street, all 6 units, incomplete.
Seconded by Rebecca Bolduc. (5-0) The motion passes.



VI. New Business - 1:10:37

 a.​ Rent Increase Application - Completeness Review - 1:10:37
 Owner: Amanda Giroux, 9 Lucina Terrace, Gorham, ME 04038
 Address: 90 Rockland Ave
 CBL: 185-J-001-001

1:11:04 - Anne-Laure Razat moves to table 90 Rockland Ave application to the next regular
meeting. Seconded by Matthew Lax. (5-0) The motion passes.

 b.​ Rent Increase Application - Completeness Review - 1:12:25
 Owner: Anna Kuperman and Marina Kuperman-Beade, 17 Twelfth St, Providence,
 RI 02906
 Address: 305 Deering Ave, both units
 CBL: 117-C-001-001

1:31:06 - Kirsten Carreras moves to find the application for 305 Deering Ave, both units,
complete pending additional item requests. Seconded by Rebecca Bolduc. (5-0) The motion
passes.


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VII. Adjourn - 1:34:13

1:34:13 - Kristen Carreras moves to adjourn. Seconded by Matthew Lax. (5-0). The motion
passes.




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Dear Members of the Portland Rental Housing Board,

I am writing to submit a public comment regarding two pending petitions before the
board, each of which raises concerns not only about the individual cases at hand, but
about how the current petition process treats the legitimate costs of being a small
landlord in Portland.

Part I: Justin’s Capital Improvement Petition

Many small landlords in Portland - Justin among them - have for years exercised
significant restraint in setting rents, often keeping rates below what the market would
bear not out of financial necessity, but out of respect for their tenants and a commitment
to long-term relationships. That kind of voluntary moderation is exactly the behavior the
city’s rental housing goals should be encouraging.

But when a landlord makes a meaningful capital investment - one that directly benefits a
tenant or improves the habitability of a unit - and is then required to spend months
navigating a board approval process simply to recover what market forces would
already recognize as justified, the message sent is a destructive one. The cost of that
investment does not wait for board approval. Loan payments, increased property taxes,
rising insurance premiums, and regulatory compliance costs accrue regardless.
Subjecting straightforward cost-recovery to a prolonged, uncertain review process is not
a neutral act - it is a disincentive.

The consequences of that disincentive are predictable and already visible across
Portland’s rental stock. Landlords who cannot reliably recover the cost of improvements
will stop making them. That means aging insulation, inefficient heating systems,
deferred maintenance, and lower-quality living conditions for renters - the very people
this board exists to protect. The choice facing many small landlords is not between
charging more or staying the same. It is between investing in their properties or not
investing at all.

There is a further consequence worth naming directly. When holding a tenanted rental
property becomes financially untenable, landlords do not simply absorb the loss
indefinitely. They exit. That exit most commonly takes one of two forms: sale to a
developer - often resulting in condo conversion and permanent removal of rental units
from the market - or a shift toward Section 8 and other subsidized tenancies, where
landlords can access fair market rents that the petition process might otherwise deny
them. Neither outcome serves Portland’s renters or its housing supply.

Justin’s petition is not an attempt to exploit a potentially new tenant. It is an attempt to
do what the market, basic accounting, and common sense already recognize as
reasonable: recover the cost of a real investment that made a unit better. The board
should approve it and should take seriously the broader question of whether the current
capital improvement passthrough process is achieving its intended goals - or
inadvertently making Portland’s rental housing worse.




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Part II: Anna Kuperman’s Self-Management Expense

It is worth noting at the outset that Anna Kuperman would not be here justifying the
value of her own labor if the board’s petition process did not require her to. Under
normal market conditions, she could simply raise rent within a range that would be
compensatory to current market conditions for her unit. The fact that this process
requires her to itemize and defend her operating costs is a function of the system - and
the board should be careful not to use that requirement as a trap, demanding cost
documentation on one hand while applying an impossible standard of proof on the
other.

On the substance: the skepticism applied to Anna’s $5,000 annual management
expense rests on a logical inconsistency. There is no such thing as free work. Any time
an owner spends managing their property, whether significant or minimal, carries real
opportunity cost. The fact that no check changed hands does not change that calculus.

The board appears willing to accept a 10% property management fee as a legitimate
operating expense when it is paid to a third party. That figure is treated as self-evidently
reasonable - no audit of the management company’s actual work product is required. If
that payment is an acceptable proxy for the value of property management, then the
same rate retained by an owner performing the same function is an equally valid proxy.
The work either has that value, or it doesn’t. Who receives the payment cannot be the
determining factor.

It is also worth asking whether the board audits the work performed by property
management companies before accepting their fees. A property that runs smoothly with
no tenant complaints could reflect very little effort from an outside manager, while at the
same time costing a landlord the same amount of money. The absence of tenant
complaints is not evidence of inactivity - it is evidence that the work is being done. By
that measure, an owner whose property runs without issue has demonstrated exactly
what should be required.

Asking Anna to document her management activities does not resolve this problem,
because documentation of tasks performed cannot satisfy a standard that is implicitly
about whether a check was written to an outside party. No log of hours or activities can
bridge that gap. The evidentiary burden being imposed is arbitrary: the board’s own
framework has no mechanism to convert her records into an accepted dollar value
regardless of what they show.

The consistent and fair approach is straightforward: if the board accepts 10% of rent as
a reasonable property management expense when paid to a company, it should accept
the same figure when retained by the owner. Anna’s petition should be approved.

Thank you for your time and consideration.




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Respectfully submitted,

Michael Beal
92 Pleasant Street Unit 2, Portland, Maine




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City of Portland | Permitting and Inspections
Jessica Quattropani, Director

TO: Housing & Economic Development Committee
CC: Rent Board
FROM: Jessica B. Quattropani, Director of Permitting and Inspections
DATE: April 7, 2026
RE: Quarterly Rent Control Report- Q1-2026


 Rent Control Report
 Quarter 1 (1/1/2026-3/31/2026)

2026 Licensed Long-Term Rentals:
 Registered Partially Registered Unregistered
 As of 3/31/2026 19,579 146 189


Rent Board
 Total # of Total # of Total # of Total # of
 Applications Applications Applications Applications Tabled
 approved Denied
 Rent Increases 7 3 0 4
 Complaints 3 1 2 0
 Other 0 0 0 0
 Quarter 1 Total: 10 4 2 4
 Year to date Total 10 4 2 4


Rent Control Inspections
 Type of Inspections Total # Properties Total # of units
 Complaints (Potential violations reported to our *12 189
 office)
 Audits (Proactive enforcement based on 171 2,203
 percentage that rent was increased)
 Quality Control (proactive verification of data 158 2,699
 supplied to our office)
 License Reviews (review rental information in 161 356
 new license applications)
 Quarter 1 Total: 502 5,447
 Year to date Total 502 5,447




 389 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101 | 207-874-8703 | permitting@portlandmaine.gov

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*Breakdown of Complaints by property:
 Founded Complaints Unfounded Complaints In Progress
 *violation exists #no violation *actively investigating
 Quarter 1 Total 8 2 2
 Year to Date Total 8 2 2


#Unfounded Complaint Breakdown:

1. Dispute over return of security deposit - referred tenant to Pine Tree Legal. Property
 maintenance complaint - referred to Housing Safety.
2. Dispute over plumbing services rendered - referred tenant to Pine Tree Legal.


Rent History Report Requests:

 Total # of Requests
 Quarter 1 Total 65
 Year to Date Total 65




 389 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101 | 207-874-8300 | permitting@portlandmaine.gov

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City of Portland | Permitting and Inspections
Zachary Lenhert, Licensing and Housing Safety Manager




To: City of Portland Rent Board
From: Licensing and Housing Safety Office
Re: 655 Congress St & 59 State St - Appeal to Law Court

The final decisions executed by the Rent Board for the tenant complaints submitted by
the Trelawny Tenants Union regarding the properties at 655 Congress St and 59 State
St have been appealed to the Law Court pursuant to Maine Rules of Appellate
Procedure by the property owner (Trelawny 657 LLC and 59 State Street LLC
respectively).


Thank you,




Dylan Orr
Rental Registration Coordinator
City of Portland
Business Licensing & Housing Safety Office




 389 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101 | 207-874-8900 |rentboard@portlandmaine.gov

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City of Portland | Permitting and Inspections
Zachary Lenhert, Licensing and Housing Safety Manager




To: City of Portland Rent Board
From: Licensing and Housing Safety Office
Re: 33 State St - 80B Appeal

The final decision executed by the Rent Board for the tenant complaints submitted by
the Trelawny Tenants Union regarding the property at 33 State St has been appealed
to Superior Court pursuant to 80B of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure by the property
owner, Atanas Dinkov.




Thank you,




Dylan Orr
City of Portland
Business Licensing & Housing Safety Office




 389 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101 | 207-874-8900 |rentboard@portlandmaine.gov

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4/21/26, 1:36 PM City of Portland Mail - Portland Rent Board Complaint



 Dylan Orr <dorr@portlandmaine.gov>



  Portland Rent Board Complaint
  Sean McGuire <sean.mcguire@maine.edu> Mon, Apr 20, 2026 at 9:40 AM
  To: rentboard@portlandmaine.gov
  Cc: livchase@yahoo.com, Brent Adler <brentadler@gmail.com>, Zoë Kennedy <zkennedy@gmail.com>, Hans Goudey
  <mail@hansgoudey.com>


 Portland Rent Board,
 I am emailing you to file a complaint for what may be retaliation by my landlord: Snowy Owl LLC (Brent Adler and Liv
 Chase). Our tenancy is 11 Smith Street Apt 3 Portland.

 There currently is another complaint just filed with Rent Control on the property being improperly listed as owner occupied
 previously. Mercedes Bohaty is the inspector for that audit (RCC2600698).

 I have also spoken with Dare Guild on this matter, and have been encouraged by Dare, Mercedes, and my attorney to file
 another complaint for retaliation after first attempting a rent increase outside the amount possible by rent control.

 The believed retaliation and all communication is in writing. Rents have always been paid, lease followed, and no notice
 of violations have been given by landlord. We have been given 90 day notice from landlord. Landlord has been given
 multiple opportunities to respond to what we believe is retaliation, or come to a common ground but there seems to be no
 response.

 Please let me know how to proceed. I can upload all documents, leases, and communication similar to the other
 complaint.

 Much thanks,
 Sean McGuire




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 City of Portland – Housing Safety Division
 LANDLORD APPLICATION FOR RENT INCREASE SUMMARY

Date of Hearing

January 28, 2026 - Tabled to February 25, 2026 - Tabled to March 25, 2026 - Tabled to

April 22, 2026



Owner Name and Address

Justin Theberge

14 Dry Pond Rd

Gray, ME 04039



Agent Name and Address

N/A



Property Address

8 Massachusetts Ave, all 3 units



CBL

186-D-024-001



Tenants/Interested Parties

Yes




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City of Portland | Permitting and Inspections
Licensing and Housing Safety Division
Rentboard@portlandmaine.gov | 207-874-8900




March 16, 2026

Re: Notice of Public Hearing

To: Tenants of 8 Massachusetts Ave

This is a notice of a public hearing before the Rent Board at their next scheduled
meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5pm. This meeting will be held via
Zoom.


The property owner for the above address, Justin Theberge, has submitted a
“Landlord Worksheet/Petition for Rent Board Approved Rent Increase”.


The Zoom link will be accessible by March 18, 2026 at the link below:
http://portlandmaine.gov/129/Agendas-Minutes


*Please note: Written public comment must be received via email
(rentboard@portlandmaine.gov) by 12pm the day before the scheduled meeting.
Please make sure that the subject line reads “Written Public Comment”.


Thank you,




Dylan Orr
Rental Registration Coordinator
City of Portland
389 Congress St
Portland, ME 04101



 389 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101 | 207-874-8900 | rentboard@portlandmaine.gov

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 City of Portland Permitting and Inspections Department Landlord
 Worksheet/Petition for Rent Board Approved Increase Rent Increase using
 Fair Return Standard: Maintenance of Net Operating Income (MNOI)

Note to Applicants
All information and documentation provided in this application will be made available to the public,
pursuant to applicable public access laws in the State of Maine. An Applicant may choose to redact
sensitive information contained herein, including, but not limited to bank account information, debit
card or credit card information, government-issued identification information, personal contact
information such as phone numbers, email addresses, tenant or employee names, or other personally
identifying information. The Rent Board may act within its authority to request any additional
information it deems pertinent to the application at hand.

Introductory Information
A landlord is entitled to a fair return on investment, which means an amount sufficient to allow a just and
reasonable rate of return, to encourage the investment of capital in the rental housing market, to fairly
compensate investors for the risks they have assumed, and to achieve minimum constitutionally protected
standards.
Pursuant to the Rent Control Ordinance, the fair return on investment must be calculated using Maintenance of
Net Operating Income (MNOI). This methodology presumes the net operating income the landlord earned from
a Covered unit during the calendar year 2019 yielded a fair return on investment unless the landlord proves
that special or peculiar circumstances prevented the landlord from receiving a fair return on investment during
that period. To qualify for an MNOI increase, the landlord has to file this application for a hearing by the Rent
Board.
 1. Presumption of Base Year Net Operating Income
 It shall be presumed that the net operating income received by the landlord during the calendar year
 2019 (the Base Year) yielded a Fair Return on investment. This presumption may be rebutted, in which
 case an adjusted Base Year Net Operating Income shall be used.
 2. Fair Return
 A landlord has the right to obtain a net operating income equal to the Base Year (2019) net operating
 income adjusted by 100% of the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), since the
 Base Year. It shall be presumed this standard provides a Fair Return.
 3. Base Year:
 a. Calendar year 2019 is the Base Year.
 b. In the event that a prior determination of the allowable Rent is made pursuant to a Fair Return
 petition, if a subsequent petition is filed, the Base Year shall be the year that was considered as
 the “current year” in the prior petition.
 c. Unless otherwise exempted from the limitation on rent increases by local, state or federal laws
 or regulations, if a Rental Unit enters the marketplace for the first time after 2019, the Base
 Year shall be the year the Unit entered the marketplace.
 4. Current Year
 The “current year” shall be the calendar year preceding the petition.
 5. CPI (Consumer Price Index)
 The annual CPI for the current year for All Urban Consumers for the Greater Boston Metro area (All
 Urban Consumers, All Items) provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics [Bureau of Labor
 Statistics Data (bls.gov)].
 6. Limits of Allowable Rent Increases in Any One Year
 If the amount of any rent increase granted pursuant to a fair return petition exceeds 10%, the portion in
 excess of 10% shall be deferred to the next year or years following the procedure for Banked Rent.


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General Information About the Property
 8 Massachusetts Ave
Street Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
 186-D-024-001
Parcel Numbers(s): ________________________________________________________________________
 2015
Year Property Purchased by Current Owner: ____________________________________________________
 3
Total Number of Units on the Property: ________________________________________________________
 3
Total Number of Units Affected by Proposed Rent Increase: ________________________________________
Are there Rental Units that are Partially or Fully Exempt (circle)? Yes No
If yes, number of Exempt Rental Units and Basis for Exemption: _____________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

I. Landlord Information
Name: Justin Theberge
 __________________________________________________________________________________
 207-740-5653
Phone(s): _______________________________________________________________________________
 14 Dry Pond Rd
Business Address: ________________________________________________________________________
 Gray, ME, 04039
City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________________________________
 justin.theberge5@gmail.com
Business E-mail: __________________________________________________________________________

II. Agent Information (if applicable)
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________
Phone(s): _______________________________________________________________________________
Business Address: ________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________________________________
Business E-mail: __________________________________________________________________________

III. Services
Please check the applicable box to identify the manner in which each service is paid.
 Paid by Landlord, but Landlord pays service
 Tenants pay service
 not passed through to and passes cost
 directly
 Tenants through to Tenants
 Gas ✔

 Electricity ✔

 Water ✔

 Sewer ✔

 Garbage
 Other:




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IV. Changes to Services
Briefly describe the services provided to the rental units. Include all services provided and state which services
are provided without additional charge.

Landlord provides lawn care, snow removal, sanding and landscaping for no additional charge to the tenants as
well as all maintenance within each unit.




If there have been any changes to the services listed above or in the responsibility for their payment since the
base year, please explain:

No, change to the above services since the base year.




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V. Income and Expense Explanation and Calculation
Calculation of Net Operating Income
Net operating income shall be calculated by subtracting operating expenses from gross rental income.

Gross Rental Income
Gross rental income includes:

 • Scheduled rental income at one hundred percent (100%) occupancy plus all other income or
 consideration received or in connection with the use or occupancy of the Rental Unit.
 If there is a change in the number of rental units between the Base Year & Current Year, the rental
 income and expenses for the same number of units shall be used in calculating the net operating
 income for both periods. The purpose of this provision is to provide a fair compensation between the
 Base Year and the Current Year.
 • Vacant or owner-occupied rental units at the time a petition is filed, that provided rental income in the
 Base Year, shall count toward the calculation of gross rental income in the Current Year. The Rent
 Program shall attribute rental income calculated on the basis of average rents for comparable units at
 the property that were most recently rented. If no comparable units on the property were rented within
 the last two years, initial rents for comparable units in the City may be used if there is no other basis for
 its calculation.
Gross rental income shall not include:

 • Utility charges that are sub-metered, for gas, electricity or water paid directly by the tenant;
 • Charges for refuse disposal, sewer service or other services (which are either provided solely on a cost
 pass-through basis if they are regulated by state or local law)

VI. Operating Expenses
Operating expenses include reasonable costs of operation and maintenance of the Rental Unit, including:

 • Management Expenses;
 • Utility Costs except a utility that are paid directly by the tenant(s);
 • Real Property Taxes Assessed and Paid;
 • Insurance;
 • License, Registration and other Public Fees;
 • Landlord-performed Labor;
 • Legal Expenses;
 • The Amortized Costs of Capital Improvements; and
 • Other Reasonable Operating Expenses.
Operating expenses shall not include the following:

 • Mortgage principal or interest payments or other debt service costs and costs associated with obtaining
 financing;
 • Any penalties, fees or interest assessed or awarded for violation of any provision of this chapter or of
 any other provision of law;
 • Land lease expenses;
 • Political contributions and payments to organizations or individuals which are substantially devoted to
 legislative lobbying purposes;
 • Depreciation;
 • Any expenses for which the Landlord has been reimbursed by any utility rebate or discount, Security
 Deposit, insurance settlement, judgment for damages, settlement or any other method or device;
 • Unreasonable increases in expenses since the Base Year;
 • Expenses associated with the provision of master-metered gas and electricity services;


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 • Expenses which are attributable to unreasonable delays in performing necessary maintenance or repair
 work or the failure to complete necessary replacements. (For example if a roof replacement is
 unreasonably delayed, the full cost of the roof replacement would be allowed; however, if interior water
 damage occurred as a result of the unreasonable delay, that expense would not be allowable to
 support a fair return); and
 • Unreasonable Expenses.

Claim for Base Rent Adjustment
A claim may be made for a Base Year Rent Adjustment if the Base Year Rent and/or earlier rent amounts were
disproportionately low. A Base Year Rent Adjustment will be considered if the evidence supporting a requested
adjustment is provided and sufficiently compelling enough to show that special or peculiar circumstances
prevented the landlord from receiving a fair return on investment during that period. Landlords may rebut the
presumption that the Base Year net operating income provided a fair return. If a claim is made on this basis,
the petitioner must complete Section XIX, Claim for Adjustment of Base Year Net Operating Income and
Associated Rent Adjusted Claim at the end of this Application.
Check here if a claim for a Base Year Rent Adjustment is included in this application and complete
Section XVIII of this Application.




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VII. Income Worksheet
 Base Year (2019) 1 Current Year (2024)

Rental Income

1. Gross scheduled rental income (total for 46,200 52,320
 $ __________________ $ __________________
the calendar year) including uncollected rent.

2. Portion Attributable to Vacancy 0
 $ __________________ 0
 $ __________________

Fees (indicate what fee is for):

3. Late fees 0
 $ __________________ 0
 $ __________________

4. List fees, other than utilities, collected for
 $ __________________ $ __________________
services & amenities not included in rent

5. ____________________________ $ __________________ $ __________________

6. ____________________________ $ __________________ $ __________________

7. ____________________________ $ __________________ $ __________________

Other Income (list separately by type) 2:

8. ____________________________ $ __________________ $ __________________

9. ____________________________ $ __________________ $ __________________

10. ___________________________ $ __________________ $ __________________

Fees charged by landlord for Utilities

11. Gas 0
 $ __________________ 0
 $ __________________

12. Electricity 0
 $ __________________ 0
 $ __________________

13. Water 0
 $ __________________ 0
 $ __________________

14. Sewer 0
 $ __________________ 0
 $ __________________

15. Garbage & Recycling 0
 $ __________________ 0
 $ __________________

Other Utilities (list separately by type):

16. ___________________________ $ __________________ $ __________________

17. ___________________________ $ __________________ $ __________________

18. TOTAL INCOME 46,200
 $ __________________ 52,320
 $ __________________

(add only lines 1 and 3-17)


1 or an alternative year in the event of extenuating circumstances.


2 Interest earned by Landlord on Tenant security deposits, other interest, or investment income.




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VIII. Operating Expense Worksheet
Additional operating expense items can be listed for this worksheet using separate page(s) as needed.

 Base Year (2019) Current Year (2024)

1. Assessments $ __________________ $ __________________

2. Real Property Taxes 7,012.74
 $ __________________ 8,967.22
 $ __________________

3. License Tax/Fee 0
 $ __________________ 186
 $ __________________

4. Rent Board Registration Fees 0
 $ __________________ 142.50
 $ __________________

5. Insurance 1,419
 $ __________________ 2,371
 $ __________________

6. Accounting $ __________________ $ __________________

7. Legal (explain types of legal expenses) $ __________________ $ __________________

8. Manager /Management Services $ __________________ $ __________________

9. Security $ __________________ $ __________________

10. Office Supplies $ __________________ $ __________________

12. Normal Repairs $ __________________ $ __________________

13. Owner-Performed Labor $ __________________ $ __________________

14. Plumbing Maintenance $ __________________ $ __________________

15. Pool Maintenance $ __________________ $ __________________

16. Landscape Maintenance/snow removal 550
 $ __________________ 600
 $ __________________

17. Other Maintenance $ __________________ $ __________________

18. Parking Lot/Street Maintenance $ __________________ $ __________________

19. Gas (separately metered only) $ __________________ $ __________________

20. Electricity (separately metered only) $ __________________ $ __________________

21. Water 1,424.47
 $ __________________ 1,869.59
 $ __________________

22. Sewer $ __________________ $ __________________

23.Amortized portion of Capital Expense
(see Sections X, XI and XII column (i)) $ __________________ 3,954.85
 $ __________________

24. Vandalism Repairs $ __________________ $ __________________

25. Uninsured Damages $ __________________ $ __________________

27. TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 10,406.21
 $ __________________ 18,091.16
 $ __________________




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IX. Allowances for Capital Improvements
Operating expenses include the amortized costs of capital improvements plus an interest allowance to cover
the amortization of those costs. A capital improvement shall be any improvement to a unit or property which
materially adds to the value of the property, appreciably prolongs its useful life or adapts it to a new use and
has a useful life of more than one year and a direct cost of $250.00 or more per unit.
Allowances for capital improvements shall be subject to the following conditions:
 1. The amortization period shall be in conformance with the schedule adopted by the City, as provided in
 Section XI, unless it is determined that an alternate period is justified based on the evidence presented
 at the Rent Board hearing.
 2. Capital improvement costs do not include costs incurred to bring the Rental Unit into compliance with a
 provision of Portland Code or state law where the original installation of the improvement was not in
 compliance with code requirements.
Example of a Capital Improvement with Amortized Expenses and an Interest Allowance:
Owner filed a Petition on March 1, 2023 for an individual rent adjustment for a roof that was completed
covering a four-rental unit building. The cost of the Capital Improvement was $20,000 benefiting all four units in
the building. The amortization period for a roof is ten (10) years according to the below tables. The applicable
interest allowance based on the Primary Mortgage Survey is 3.88% + 2% for this example. The calculation of
the capital improvement per month is:




 Total Principal &
 Capital Improvement Interest Total Interest – Life of
 Period Interest – Life of
 Cost Allowance Improvement
 Improvement


 10 years
 $20,000 5.88% $26,500.52 $6,500.52
 (120 months)



  Annual Amortized Cost Monthly Amortized Cost # of Units Monthly Cost per Unit

 $2,650.05 $220.84 4 $55.21




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X. Amortization Period of Capital Years
 Improvements/Expenses
In amortizing capital improvements/ expenses, the Screen Doors 5
following schedule shall be used to determine the
amortization period of the capital improvements
 Fencing and Security* 5
and expenses. Improvements add to the health &
safety of the rental unit.
 Management 5
 Years
 Tenant Assistance 5
 Appliances

 Air Conditioners* 10
 Structural Repair and Retrofitting
 Refrigerator* 5
 Foundation Repair* 10
 Stove* 5
 Foundation Replacement* 20
 Garbage Disposal 5
 Foundation Bolting* 20
 Water Heater* 5
 Iron or Steel Work 20
 Dishwasher 5
 Masonry-Chimney Repair* 20
 Microwave Oven 5
 Shear Wall Installation* 10
 Washer/Dryer 5
 Electrical Wiring* 10

 Elevator* 20
 Basic Items

 Fans* 5
 Fencing
 Cabinets* 10
 Chain 10
 Carpentry 10
 Block 10
 Counters* 10
 Wood 10
 Doors* 10

 Knobs 5




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 Years Years




Fire Systems

Fire Alarm System* 10 Glass

Fire Sprinkler System* 20 Windows* 5

Fire Escape* 10 Doors* 5

 Mirrors 5

Flooring/Floor Covering

Hardwood 10 Heating*

Tile and Linoleum 5 Central 10

Carpet 5 Gas 10

Carpet Pad 5 Electric 10

Subfloor 10 Solar 10

Fumigation Tenting* 5 Insulation 10

Furniture 5

Automatic Garage Door Openers* 10 Landscaping

 Planting 10

Gates Sprinklers 10

Chain Link 10 Tree Replacement 10

Wrought Iron 10

Wood 10 Lighting




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 Years Years

Interior* 10 Decking 10

Exterior* 5 Plastering 10

Exterior Sump Pumps* 10

Locks* 10 Railings* 10

Mailboxes* 10

Meters* 10 Roofing*

 Shingle/Asphalt 10

Plumbing Built-up, Tar and Gravel 10

Fixtures* 10 Tile 10

Pipe Replacement* 10 Gutters/Downspouts 10

Re-Pipe Entire Building* 20

Shower Doors* 5 Security*

 Entry Telephone Intercom 10

Painting Gates/Doors 10

Interior 5 Fencing 10

Exterior 5 Alarms 10




Paving Sidewalks/Walkways* 10

Asphalt 10 Stairs 10

Cement 10 Stucco 10




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 Years

 Tilework 10

 Wallpaper 5

 Window Coverings*

 Drapes 5

 Shades 5

 Screens 5

 Awnings 5

 Blinds/Mini-blinds 5

 Shutters 5



*Capital Improvements generally concern any
change or addition to a unit or property which
materially adds to the value of the property,
appreciably prolongs its useful life or adapts it to a
new use and has a useful life of more than one
year and a direct cost of $250 or more per unit.


The * items are likely capital improvements. Other
items may depend on the circumstances.




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XI. Interest Allowance on Capital Improvements
If an amount was reported as an amortized portion of expenses on Section IX, Operating Expense Worksheet, line 23 of the Base Year or current
operating expense table above, complete this section.
An interest allowance may be calculated on the cost of amortized expenses. The interest allowance shall be the interest rate equivalent to the
"average rate" for a thirty-year fixed rate on home mortgages plus two percent (2%). The "average rate" shall be the rate Freddie Mac last published
in its weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) as of the date of the initial petition. http://www.freddiemac.com/pmms/archive.html
Please use the Microsoft Excel version of this page (available from the Housing Safety Office) or an online amortization calculator to
ensure that your numbers are correct.

Completed Capital Improvement and Expense Worksheet (Base Year)
  (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k)

 Item # Brief Description # of Units Initial Cost Interest Rate Amortization Interest Total Cost Annual Cost Monthly Monthly
 Impacted Allowed* Period (years)* Amount [Principal + Cost Cost Per
 Interest] Unit


  ___ ________________ ______ $ _________ _____% _____ $ ________ $ _________ $ _________ $ ________ $ _______


  ___ ________________ ______ $ _________ _____% _____ $ ________ $ _________ $ _________ $ ________ $ _______


  ___ ________________ ______ $ _________ _____% _____ $ ________ $ _________ $ _________ $ ________ $ _______


  ___ ________________ ______ $ _________ _____% _____ $ ________ $ _________ $ _________ $ ________ $ _______


  ___ ________________ ______ $ _________ _____% _____ $ ________ $ _________ $ _________ $ ________ $ _______


  ___ ________________ ______ $ _________ _____% _____ $ ________ $ _________ $ _________ $ ________ $ _______

*Use the amortization table in this Attachment and the information about interest rates.
 0
Total for Base Year [add amounts in column (d)]: $ _______________
 0
Annual Cost for Base Year [add amounts in column (i)]: $ ________________




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Completed Capital Improvement and Expense Worksheet (Current Year)
This list may include any capital expenses that are still being amortized in the current year. For example, if a roof was replaced last year, the
amortized portion may be counted in the current year.

  (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k)

 Item # Brief Description # of Units Initial Cost Interest Rate Amortization Interest Total Cost Annual Cost Monthly Monthly
 Impacted Allowed* Period (years)* Amount [Principal + Cost Cost Per
 Interest] Unit

  1 Roof 3 16,000 8.5 10 $7,805.25  $23,805.25 $2,380.53 $198.38 $66.13
  ___ ________________ ______ $ _________ _____% _____ $ ________ $ _________ $ _________ $ ________ $ _______

  2 Cabinets/Countertops 1 5,286 8.5 10 $2,578.66  $7,864.66 $786.47 $65.54 $65.54
  ___ ________________ ______ $ _________ _____% _____ $ ________ $ _________ $ _________ $ ________ $ _______

  3 Back Porch Doors 3 $5,295.27 8.5 10 $2,583.18 $7,878.45 $787.85 $65.65 $21.88
  ___ ________________ ______ $ _________ _____% _____ $ ________ $ _________ $ _________ $ ________ $ _______


  ___ ________________ ______ $ _________ _____% _____ $ ________ $ _________ $ _________ $ ________ $ _______


  ___ ________________ ______ $ _________ _____% _____ $ ________ $ _________ $ _________ $ ________ $ _______


  ___ ________________ ______ $ _________ _____% _____ $ ________ $ _________ $ _________ $ ________ $ _______

*Use the amortization table in this Attachment and the information about interest rates.
 26,581.27
Total for Current Year [add amounts in column (d)]: $ _______________
 3,954.85
Annual Cost for Current Year [add amounts in column (i)]: $ ________________




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XII. Blank Worksheet (Optional – Available for Petitioner Use)
Good Afternoon,

As you can see from Sheet 18 Section XV there is a deficit of Fair Net Annual Operating Income of $8,605.59 annually or $239.04 monthly per unit.
This is driven by a couple of reasons: A) Units 1 and 3 did not have any rent increases between 2015 and 2019 which means the 2019 Base did not
factor any CPI. B) Capital improvements over the last couple of years that are being amortized but have not been factored into Rents.

Below is my Ask/Proposal. I have a strong relationship with my tenants and run a good quiet building. I try very hard to keep communication open and
not disturb long term tenants.

Unit 1
 These tenants have been in this unit for over 30 years. There rent was $1,050 in 2015 as well as in 2019 and only started increasing when rent
control went into effect. Today they are at $1,400 as of April 2025 which is the Fair Market Rent for Portland, ME from 2019 according to the chart in
this application. I plan to leave them at $1,400 for the foresee future but I am requesting $338.64 monthly in Banked Rent ($239.04 current year
deficit + 99.60 (please refer to Excel Sheet labeled "Investments 2025 Completed" cell N11)) This way I have the ability over the next couple years to
recover my capital investment.

Unit 2
 This tenant has lived in the building since 2021. Their initial rent was $1,700 and they received their 1st rent increase ever in April 2025 bringing
them up to $1,800. Currently there is $190.43 monthly in Banked Rent. Similar to Unit 1 I am not looking to increase the rent for this unit in the
foreseeable future but I am requesting additional banked rent for the capital Investments already made. Today's Banked Rent is $190.43 + 239.04 for
Current Year Capital Improvements + 99.60 for FY25 Capital Improvements the new Banked Rent would be $529.07 monthly.

Unit 3
  This unit was at $1,100 in 2015 as well as in 2019 and only started seeing rent increases in 2021, so no CPI was factored into the Base Year.
Tenant passed away in Feb 2025 and rent was $1,360, which is under the Fair Market Rent for Portland, ME from 2019. Unit was renovated in 2025
and I am seeking an adjusted rent of $2,200 for this unit. This was determined by (1,360 + 239.04 current year deficit (sheet 18) + 610.52 FY25
completed renovation amortization (please refer to Excel Investments 2025 Completed cell N13) = 2,200 )

I think this is a very fair proposal, as it allows me the landlord to receive a fair rate of return based on the forms/calculations provided to me. It also
does not impact Units 1 and 2 currently as those are longer term tenants. For unit 3 it allows a fair market return for an updated unit and had no
impact on existing tenants.




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XIII. Owner-Performed Labor
Landlord-performed labor shall be compensated at reasonable hourly rates. However, no Landlord-performed labor shall be included as an
operating expense unless the Landlord submits documentation showing the date, duration, and nature of the work performed. There shall be a
maximum allowed under this provision of five percent (5%) of gross income unless the Landlord demonstrates that greater services were performed
for the benefit of the residents.

Owner Performed Labor – Base Year
Date (or Range) Hours Hourly Rate Units Impacted Type of Work

 Owner Performed Labor does not materially vary between years
____________ _________ ________ _____ ___________________________________________


____________ _________ ________ _____ ___________________________________________


____________ _________ ________ _____ ___________________________________________


____________ _________ ________ _____ ___________________________________________


____________ _________ ________ _____ ___________________________________________


Owner Performed Labor – Current Year
Date Hours Hourly Rate Units Impacted Type of Work

 Owner Performed Labor does not materially vary between years
____________ _________ ________ _____ ___________________________________________


____________ _________ ________ _____ ___________________________________________


____________ _________ ________ _____ ___________________________________________


____________ _________ ________ _____ ___________________________________________




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XIV. Planned Capital Improvements
To encourage necessary capital improvements and expenses, a Landlord may include anticipated future expenses for the amortized cost of capital
improvements and expenses in a fair return petition. An allowance shall be made for anticipated expenses that the Landlord intends to incur during
the twenty-four month period following the date of a final Rent Program determination. This procedure should not be used for anticipated expenses
for ordinary maintenance and repairs. The portion of any allowable rent increase attributable to the capital improvement and expense shall not go
into effect until completion has been documented to the Rent Program.
Complete this table only if you are seeking preliminary approval for improvements you plan to complete within the next twenty-four (24)
months. A rent increase cannot be granted until the improvements are completed and documentation of the cost of the improvements
has been reviewed and approved by the City.

  (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k)

 Item # Brief Description # of Units Initial Cost Interest Rate Amortization Interest Total Cost Annual Cost Monthly Monthly
 and Expected Date Impacted Allowed* Period (years)* Amount [Principal + Cost Cost Per
 of Completion Interest] Unit
  1 New Windows 1 7,236 8.5 5 1,671.46 8,907.46 1,781.49 148.46 148.46
  ___ ________________ ______ $ _________ _____% _____ $ ________ $ _________ $ _________ $ ________ $ _______
 April 2025
 ________________
  2 New Sewer Line 3 6,499.06 8.5 10 3,170.43 9,669.49 966.95 80.58 26.86
  ___ ________________ ______ $ _________ _____% _____ $ ________ $ _________ $ _________ $ ________ $ _______
 Jan 2025
 ________________
  3 New Furance 3 17,600 8.5 10 8,585.78 26,185.78 2,618.58 218.21 72.74
  ___ ________________ ______ $ _________ _____% _____ $ ________ $ _________ $ _________ $ ________ $ _______
 Sept 2025
 ________________
  4 Cabinets/Bathroom/Flooring
 1 16,590.66 8.5 10 8,093.39 24,684.05 2,468.41 205.70 205.70
  ___ ________________ ______ $ _________ _____% _____ $ ________ $ _________ $ _________ $ ________ $ _______
 Aug 2025
 ________________
  5 Appliances/ Painting/ Fans
 1 7,640.97 8.5 5 1,765 9,405.97 1,881.19 156.77 156.77
  ___ ________________ ______ $ _________ _____% _____ $ ________ $ _________ $ _________ $ ________ $ _______
 Aug 2025
 ________________

*Use the amortization table in this Attachment and the information about interest rates.
 55,566.69
Proposed Capital Expenses [add amounts in column (d)]: $ _______________
 9,716.62
Annual Cost for Proposed Capital Expenses [add amounts in column (i)]: $ ________________



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XV. Net Operating Income (NOI)
Net Operating Income = Income – Operating Expenses

 Base Year (2019) Current Year (2024)

 1. Total Annual Income
 46,200
 $ ________________
 52,320
 $ ________________

 2. Annual Operating 10,406.21
 $ ________________
 18,091.16
 $ ________________
 Expenses

 3. Net Annual Operating 35,793.79
 $ ________________
 34,228.84
 $ ________________
 Income

 4. CPI [Annual Average CPI] 281.082 336.376

 5. Percent Annual Increase in CPI Base Year to Current Year
 19.67
 ___________ %
 Line 4 Current Year-Line 4 Base Year
 × 100
 Line 4 Base Year

 6. Fair Net Annual Operating Income = Base Year Net
 Operating Income Adjusted by CPI Increase
 42,834.43
 $ ________________
 Line 5 + 100
 × Line 3 Base Year
 100

 7. Fair Net Annual Operating Income Minus Current Net
 Operating Income = Allowable Rent Increase 8,605.59
 $ ________________
 Line 6 − Line 3 Current Year

 8. Allowable Rent Increase/Unit/Month 3
 239.04
 $ ________________
 Line 7 ÷ 12 ÷ # of Units




3 If applied equally per unit. The Landlord may propose to allocate using a different rational basis. To detail a different

allocation, complete XVIII Proposed Adjustment Worksheet.


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XVI. Monthly Rent Worksheet
List the monthly rent, including all fees, charged each tenant, for the twelve (12) months preceding the date of the petition. If the rent was raised
during the twelve-month period preceding the petition, including the amount of any fees, list each rent charged and indicate the date each raise was
implemented. Provide the year and amount of any unused (banked) Annual Increase Percentage (AIP), Tax Rate Rent Adjustment (prior to 2023),
or New Tenancy, or any other rent increase authorized by the Rent Board that have been banked with proper notice to each tenant for future rent
increases.

 Unit # Rent AIP & New Date of Increase AIP & New AIP & New Other Comment
 Tenant Tenant Taken Tenant Charges
 Increase (%) Deferred (Please
 (%) specify)


  1
  ___
 1,400 $__________
 100
 $_________
 April 2025
 ____________
 7.1
 ______ % ______ % $ ________
 Increased from 1,300 to 1,400
 ______________________________


  2
  ___
 1,800 $__________
 100
 $_________
 April 2025
 ____________
 5.5
 ______ % ______ % $ ________
 1st Rent increase since 2021. $190.43 remaining in Banked Rent
 ______________________________


  3
  ___
 1,360 $__________
 $_________ ____________ ______ % ______ % $ ________
 Tenant passed away in Feb 2025 - Unit underwent Renovation
 ______________________________


  ___ $_________ $__________ ____________ ______ % ______ % $ ________ ______________________________


  ___ $_________ $__________ ____________ ______ % ______ % $ ________ ______________________________


  ___ $_________ $__________ ____________ ______ % ______ % $ ________ ______________________________


  ___ $_________ $__________ ____________ ______ % ______ % $ ________ ______________________________


  ___ $_________ $__________ ____________ ______ % ______ % $ ________ ______________________________




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___ $_________ $__________ ____________ ______ % ______ % $ ________ ______________________________


___ $_________ $__________ ____________ ______ % ______ % $ ________ ______________________________


___ $_________ $__________ ____________ ______ % ______ % $ ________ ______________________________


___ $_________ $__________ ____________ ______ % ______ % $ ________ ______________________________


___ $_________ $__________ ____________ ______ % ______ % $ ________ ______________________________


___ $_________ $__________ ____________ ______ % ______ % $ ________ ______________________________


___ $_________ $__________ ____________ ______ % ______ % $ ________ ______________________________


___ $_________ $__________ ____________ ______ % ______ % $ ________ ______________________________


___ $_________ $__________ ____________ ______ % ______ % $ ________ ______________________________


___ $_________ $__________ ____________ ______ % ______ % $ ________ ______________________________


___ $_________ $__________ ____________ ______ % ______ % $ ________ ______________________________


___ $_________ $__________ ____________ ______ % ______ % $ ________ ______________________________




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XVII. Proposed Adjustment Worksheet
Use the worksheet below to document current and proposed rents on a per-unit basis. MNOI increases should be distributed on a per capita basis
or proportionally to the square footage or costs and expenses attributed to each unit.
 Please refer to XII for Analysis of the below
Indicate method of allocation: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

 Unit # Base Period Date Tenancy Initial Rent of Date of Last Rent Rent used in Rent as of Date Proposed
 Rent Year Commenced Current Tenant/s Increase Current Year Petition Rent
 (2019) (mm/dd/yyyy) (mm/dd/yyyy) Income Submitted
 Calculation

 1
  ___
 1,050
 $ ______
 Unknown
 ____________
 1,050
 $ ________
 04/01/2025
 ___________
 0
 $ ________
 1,400
 $ ________
 1,400
 $ ________


 2
  ___
 1,700
 $ ______
 07/01/2021
 ____________
 1,700
 $ ________
 04/01/2025
 ___________
 0
 $ ________
 1,800
 $ ________
 1,800
 $ ________


 3
  ___
 1,100
 $ ______
 08/01/2025
 ____________
 2,200
 $ ________
 N/A
 ___________
 849.56
 $ ________
 2,200
 $ ________
 2,200
 $ ________


  ___ $ ______ ____________ $ ________ ___________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________


  ___ $ ______ ____________ $ ________ ___________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________


  ___ $ ______ ____________ $ ________ ___________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________


  ___ $ ______ ____________ $ ________ ___________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________


  ___ $ ______ ____________ $ ________ ___________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________


  ___ $ ______ ____________ $ ________ ___________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________



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___ $ ______ ____________ $ ________ ___________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________


___ $ ______ ____________ $ ________ ___________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________


___ $ ______ ____________ $ ________ ___________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________


___ $ ______ ____________ $ ________ ___________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________


___ $ ______ ____________ $ ________ ___________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________


___ $ ______ ____________ $ ________ ___________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________


___ $ ______ ____________ $ ________ ___________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________


___ $ ______ ____________ $ ________ ___________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________


___ $ ______ ____________ $ ________ ___________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________


___ $ ______ ____________ $ ________ ___________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________


___ $ ______ ____________ $ ________ ___________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________


___ $ ______ ____________ $ ________ ___________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________


___ $ ______ ____________ $ ________ ___________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________


___ $ ______ ____________ $ ________ ___________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________




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XVIII. CLAIM FOR ADJUSTMENT OF BASE YEAR NET OPERATING INCOME AND
  ASSOCIATED RENT ADJUSTED CLAIM
The ordinance dictates that the Rent Board must presume the net operating income the landlord earned from a
covered unit during calendar year 2019 yielded a fair return on investment, unless the landlord proves that
special or peculiar circumstances prevented the landlord from receiving a fair return on investment during that
period. Complete this Section XIX and the following Sections XX and XXI only if you are seeking an
adjustment in base rent due to special or peculiar circumstances.
Check the factors below that are applicable to your claim.
 A. Exceptional Expenses in the Base Year. The landlord’s operating expenses in the base year
 were unusually high or low in comparison to other years. In such instances, adjustments may be
 made in calculating operating expenses in order that the base year operating expenses reflect
 average expenses for the property over a reasonable period of time. Check which factor(s)
 contributed to your claim:
 a. Extraordinary amounts were expended for necessary maintenance and repairs
 b. Maintenance and repair expenditures were exceptionally low as to cause inadequate
 maintenance or significant deterioration in the quality of services provide
 c. Other expenses were unreasonably high or low notwithstanding the application of
 prudent business practices.
 B. Exceptional Circumstances in the Base Year. The gross income during the base year was
 disproportionately low due to exceptional circumstances. In such instances, adjustments may be
 made in calculating base year gross rental income consistent with the purpose of analyzing
 base year net operating income. Check which factor(s) contributed to your claim:
 a. The gross income during the base year was lower than it might have been because
 some residents were charged reduced rent.
 b. The gross income during the base year was significantly lower than normal because of
 the destruction of the premises and/or temporary relocation for construction or repairs.
 c. The pattern of rent increases in the years prior to the base year were less than increases
 in the CPI.
 C. Other exceptional circumstances: (specify)




If the Rent Board determines that one or more of the above circumstances apply, the calculation of MNOI in
Section XX will be performed with an Adjusted Gross Income, and that will be substituted for the Section XVI
calculations. This figure represents the income that would have been expected absent the exceptional
circumstances. Options for determining Adjusted Gross Income include, but are not limited to:
 A. Base year rents charged for any comparable units in the same building.
 B. The FY 2019 Fair Market Rents for Portland, ME, reported by the US Department of Housing: 4

 Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom

 $989 $1,071 $1,387 $1,829 $2,198



4 These values do not include the cost of utilities. If using these numbers, do not include the cost of utilities in the base

year when completing the expense portion of the worksheet.


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 C. An appraisal of comparable fair market rental values as of 2019 for units similar to the units that
 are the subject of this application which has been prepared by a Maine licensed appraiser and
 is attached to this application.
Actual Gross Income for 2019: $ ____________
Proposed Adjusted Gross Income for 2019: $ ____________
Briefly describe the method for obtaining the proposed income and attach any relevant documentation in
support of the claim for an adjustment of base year rent.




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XIX. Income and Operating Expense Worksheet With Adjustment of Base Year
 Base Year (2019) Current Year (2024)
 Rental Income

 1. Adjusted Gross Income (with
 Adjusted Base Year as proposed in $ __________________ $ __________________
 Section XIX)

 2. Portion Attributable to Vacancy $ __________________ $ __________________
 Fees (indicate what fee is for):
 3. Late fees $ __________________ $ __________________
 4. List fees, other than utilities, collected
 for services & amenities not included in $ __________________ $ __________________
 rent
 5. ____________________________ $ __________________ $ __________________
 6. ____________________________ $ __________________ $ __________________
 7. ____________________________ $ __________________ $ __________________
 Other Income (list separately by type) 5:
 8. ____________________________ $ __________________ $ __________________
 9. ____________________________ $ __________________ $ __________________
 10. ___________________________ $ __________________ $ __________________
 Fees charged by landlord for Utilities
 11. Gas $ __________________ $ __________________
 12. Electricity $ __________________ $ __________________
 13. Water $ __________________ $ __________________
 14. Sewer $ __________________ $ __________________
 15. Garbage & Recycling $ __________________ $ __________________
 Other Utilities (list separately by
 type):
 16. ___________________________ $ __________________ $ __________________
 17. ___________________________ $ __________________ $ __________________


 18. TOTAL INCOME $ __________________ $ __________________
 (add only lines 1 and 3-17)




5 Interest earned by Landlord on Tenant security deposits, other interest or investment income.




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XX. Calculation of Fair Return Rent Adjustment with Adjustments of Base Year
  Amount
Complete only if seeking an adjustment of base year rent.

 Base Year (2019) Current Year (2024)

 1. Total Annual Income $ ________________ $ ________________

 2. Annual Operating
 $ ________________ $ ________________
 Expenses

 3. Net Annual Operating
 $ ________________ $ ________________
 Income

 4. CPI [Annual Average CPI] 281.082 336.376

 5. Percent Annual Increase in CPI Base Year to Current Year
 ___________ %
 Line 4 Current Year-Line 4 Base Year
 × 100
 Line 4 Base Year

 6. Fair Net Annual Operating Income = Base Year Net
 Operating Income Adjusted by CPI Increase
 $ ________________
 Line 5 + 100
 × Line 3 Base Year
 100

 7. Fair Net Annual Operating Income Minus Current Net
 Operating Income = Allowable Rent Increase
 $ ________________
 Line 6 − Line 3 Current Year

 8. Allowable Rent Increase/Unit/Month 6
 $ ________________
 Line 7 ÷ 12 ÷ # of Units




6 If applied equally per unit. The Landlord may propose to allocate using a different rational basis. To detail a different

allocation, complete XVIII Proposed Adjustment Worksheet.


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Explain any other claims in support of this application and provide/attach any evidence in support of those
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  Rent Board - Completeness Review Requests
  Theberge, Justin T <Justin.Theberge@td.com> Fri, Feb 27, 2026 at 2:27 PM
  To: Dylan Orr <dorr@portlandmaine.gov>


 Good Afternoon Dylan,


 Please see attached the requested materials for 8 Massachusetts Ave.


 Please reach out with any questions.




 Thank you


 Justin




 From: Dylan Orr <dorr@portlandmaine.gov>
 Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2026 10:39 AM
 To: Theberge, Justin T <Justin.Theberge@td.com>
 Subject: Rent Board - Completeness Review Requests


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 Rent Adjustment Notice


 8 Massachusetts Ave (Unit 1) 1/27/2026



 Dear ,

 I hope you are doing well. I am writing to you as a follow up to my call with you to update you on an
 important matter regarding the property and your rental rate.

 Over the past several months, I have been actively working with the City of Portland to address
 ongoing concerns related to the property. During this process, there are still details that need to be
 reviewed and resolved, and the final outcome has not yet been determined.

 In the meantime, I want to ensure that you are treated fairly while these discussions continue. As a
 result, your rent will be temporarily reduced to $1,236 monthly until an agreed-upon resolution is
 reached with the City.

 Please note that this is a temporary measure meant to support you during the review period and to
 ensure I remain in compliance. Once the City and I reach a final agreement, I will provide written notice
 of any updates or changes moving forward.

 Thank you for your patience and understanding. As always if you have any questions or concerns feel
 free to call me directly.



 Thank You


 Justin Theberge
 207-740-5653




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 Rent Adjustment Notice


 8 Massachusetts Ave (Unit 3) 1/27/2026
 /


 Dear ,

 I hope you are doing well. I am writing to you as a follow up to my call with you to update you on an
 important matter regarding the property and your rental rate.

 Over the past several months, I have been actively working with the City of Portland to address
 ongoing concerns related to the property. During this process, there are still details that need to be
 reviewed and resolved, and the final outcome has not yet been determined.

 In the meantime, I want to ensure that you are treated fairly while these discussions continue. As a
 result, your rent will remain at $2,200 so it complies with your lease, however I will issue you a
 monthly rebate of $849 to reduce rent to $1,351 monthly until an agreed-upon resolution is reached
 with the City.

 Please note that this is a temporary measure meant to support you during the review period and to
 ensure I remain in compliance. Once the City and I reach a final agreement, I will provide written notice
 of any updates or changes moving forward.

 Thank you for your patience and understanding. As always if you have any questions or concerns feel
 free to call me directly.



 Thank You


 Justin Theberge
 207-740-5653




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 Rent Increase Notice


 8 Massachusetts Ave (Unit 2) 1/1/2025



 Dear ,

 Just wanted to inform you that effective April 1, 2025, that the rent for your unit will increase by
 $100 dollars per month. This rent increase is based on the fact that the City of Portland completed a Tax
 Reassessment which had a significant impact to the Tax Base as well as the passing of Rent Control
 which locks me (Justin Theberge Landlord) into certain restrictions.

 Base Rent $1,700.00
 Banked Rent Used $100.00
 Banked Rent Remaining $179.93
 New Rent $1,800.00


 Based on Rent Control, your base rent is increasing based on the Greater Portland CPI for FY24 as well as
 the portion of Banked Rent that has been accruing because of the Rent Control Ordinance. If you have
 any questions and want to discuss anything further, please feel free to contact me below.


 Thank You

 Justin Theberge
 207-740-5653




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  City of Portland | Permitting and Inspections
  Zachary Lenhert, Licensing and Housing Safety Manager

11/12/2025
License #: 20164741
Code Case #: RCC2500377
Justin T Theberge /
14 DRY POND RD
GRAY, ME 04039


 NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND ORDER TO CORRECT

To Whom It May Concern,

The City of Portland Permitting and Inspections Department inspected the rental data for 8
MASSACHUSETTS AVE PORTLAND, ME on 11/12/2025 and found violations of the City of Portland Code
of Ordinances, which are listed on the attached page(s). You are hereby ordered to correct these violations
by 12/12/2025. Please be advised that penalties will be applied if the violations are not corrected by that
date.

If you do not correct the attached violations by the date given, then this matter will be referred to the City of
Portland Corporation Counsel for legal action, and you will be charged $150 for re-inspection per the City’s
fee schedule. In the event of court action, the City may be entitled to an order to correct the violations, civil
penalties in the minimum of $100 per violation per day, costs and fees, and other relief under §1-15 of the
City Code and 30-A M.R.S. §4452.

Please respond in writing via email to rentcontrol@portlandmaine.gov or send response by USPS to 389
Congress St, Portland, Maine 04101.

You have a right to appeal this decision to Superior Court within 30 days of the date of this notice pursuant
to Rule 80B of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure.

I appreciate your anticipated cooperation, and please contact our office by calling 207-874-8900 if you have
any questions.



Thank you,




Adam O'Connor
Rental Registration Inspector



 Justin T Theberge /
 14 DRY POND RD
 GRAY, ME 04039


 389 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101 | 207-874-8900 | rentcontrol@portlandmaine.gov


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 Total Violations: 3

 NON‑COMPLIANCE VIOLATION LIST

APPLICABLE CODE SECTION
 City Code 6-234(c)
 (S)
 At no time may a Landlord raise the rent of a Covered Unit by more than ten (10)
 CODE DESCRIPTION percent. Any rent increases available to a Landlord in excess of ten (10) percent
 must be banked for later use.
 The owner has claimed a rent increase that exceeds 10% of the previous reported
 rent.
 COMMENTS
 Unit #3 rent increased on 7/1/2025 from $1,370.67 to $2,200, resulting in a 60.5%
 increase.
 DEADLINE 12/12/2025


APPLICABLE CODE SECTION
 City Code 6-235.1
 (S)
 At no time shall any Landlord charge Rent on a Covered Unit that exceeds the Base
 Rent plus any accrued increases allowed under this Ordinance, and any Landlord
 CODE DESCRIPTION who charges Rent on a Covered Unit that is greater than such amount is in violation
 of this Ordinance. This section shall not be construed to retroactively revoke any
 allowable increases accrued under previous versions of this Ordinance.
 Unit #1 rent increased on 1/1/2023, from $1,100.00 to $1,200, resulting in a 9.0%
 increase. The Allowable Increase Percentage for the year 2023 was 7.0%. The
 increase for Unit #1 applied a $50 "Pet Fee" to the rent increase per the Rent
 Increase Notice dated 9/23/2022. The four (4) allowable increases per Sec 6-234(b)
 of the City Code are the Allowable Increase Percentage, New Tenancy, Banked Rent,
 and Additional Rent Board Approved Increases. "Pet Fee" is not an allowable
 COMMENTS
 increase per the City Code.

 Unit #3 rent increased on 1/1/2023, from $1,158.42 to $1,250.0,4, resulting in a
 7.9% increase. The Allowable Increase Percentage for the year 2023 was 7.0%. No
 Banked Rent was claimed in either the 9/5/2021 or 9/16/2022 Rent Increase
 Notices provided to the City.
 DEADLINE 12/12/2025


APPLICABLE CODE SECTION
 Remedy - City Code Sec 6-234(f)
 (S)




 Justin T Theberge /
 14 DRY POND RD
 GRAY, ME 04039


 389 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101 | 207-874-8900 | rentcontrol@portlandmaine.gov


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 A landlord who is not in substantial compliance with any provision of this chapter,
 including but not limited to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance, may not demand,
 CODE DESCRIPTION
 accept or retain any rent increase otherwise permitted by this section or any other
 provision of this Code or Maine statute.
 Unit #1:
 The owner is ordered to reduce the rent to the last code-compliant amount of
 $1,100 and reimburse the tenant(s) any overcharge.

 Unit #3:
 COMMENTS The owner is ordered to reduce the rent to the last code-compliant amount of
 $1,158.45 and reimburse the tenant(s) any overcharge.

 Proof of resolution must be sent in writing. Resolution documents can be sent via
 USPS to 389 Congress Street, Room 302, Portland, ME 04101 or electronically via to
 rentcontrol@portlandmaine.gov
 DEADLINE 12/12/2025




Justin T Theberge /
14 DRY POND RD
GRAY, ME 04039


 389 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101 | 207-874-8900 | rentcontrol@portlandmaine.gov


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 City of Portland – Housing Safety Division
 RENT INCREASE APPLICATION – MAINTENANCE OF NET
 OPERATING INCOME

Date of Hearing:

March 25, 2026 - Tabled to April 22, 2026

Owner Name and Address:

Anna Kuperman & Marina Kuperman-Beade
17 Twelfth St, Providence, RI 02906

Property Address:

305 Deering Ave, both units

CBL:

117-C-001-001

Tenants/Interested Parties:

Yes




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Licensing and Housing Safety Division
Rentboard@portlandmaine.gov | 207-874-8900




April 15, 2026

Re: Notice of Public Hearing

To: Tenants of 305 Deering Ave

This is a notice of a public hearing before the Rent Board at their next scheduled
meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5pm. This meeting will be held via
Zoom.


The property owner for the above address, Anna Kuperman & Marina Kuperman-
Beade, has submitted a “Landlord Worksheet/Petition for Rent Board Approved Rent
Increase”.


The Zoom link will be accessible by April 15, 2026 at the link below:
http://portlandmaine.gov/129/Agendas-Minutes


*Please note: Written public comment must be received via email
(rentboard@portlandmaine.gov) by 12pm the day before the scheduled meeting.
Please make sure that the subject line reads “Written Public Comment”.


Thank you,


Dylan Orr
Rental Registration Coordinator
City of Portland
389 Congress St
Portland, ME 04101




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Property Manager Summary Sheet –
Calendar Year 2024
Property Address: 305 Deering Ave. Portland Maine 04103​
Property Manager:Anna Kupermaan​
Period Covered: January 1 – December 31, 2024​
Management Fee: $5,000 (annual)


Summary of Duties Performed in 2024
1. Tenant Relations and Rent Administration

 ●​ Communicated with tenants regarding rent payments, receipts, and lease terms.
 ●​ Checked rent receipts monthly, issued late payment reminders as needed.
 ●​ Responded to tenant calls, texts, and emails regarding maintenance requests, noise
 concerns, and other issues.
 ●​ Coordinated access for vendors and repair personnel.
 ●​ Maintained tenant contact information and correspondence logs.
 ●​ Many exchanges between tenant who did not pay rent or leave when scheduled
 ●​ Many exchanges with Rent Control Board to figure out how I was out of compliance and
 how to remedy that.
 ●​ Many exchanges with a lawyer to remedy the Rent Control complaint.
 ●​ Many hours finding documents from 2019-2023 to create MNOI petition.

2. Maintenance and Repairs

 ●​ Scheduled and oversaw routine maintenance, including:
 ○​ Plumbing: minor leaks, fixture replacements, drain clearing.
 ○​ Electrical: outlet/switch repairs, lighting fixture updates.
 ○​ Exterior upkeep: paint touch-ups, window caulking
 ●​ Communicated with vendors for all work performed.
 ●​ Reviewed and approved invoices for payment.
 ●​ Relayed and Okayed all work with co-owner of the house.

3. Groundskeeping and Seasonal Work

 ●​ Arranged for lawn care and landscaping from spring through fall (mowing, trimming,
 seasonal plantings).
 ●​ Scheduled snow removal and sanding during winter months.




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4. Property Improvements and Renovations

  ●​ Planned and coordinated interior updates, including:
 ○​ Kitchen renovation: selected tile, cabinets, countertops, and finishes; obtained
 quotes and managed contractor schedule with tenant schedule.
 ○​ Electrical updates to meet code and untangle some do it yourself work of my dad.
  ●​ Monitored completion timelines and quality control for all projects.
  ●​ Discussed budget and vendor performance with co-owner regularly.

5. Financial and Administrative Management

  ●​ Maintained property receipts for all operational costs.
  ●​ Wrote checks for vendors, tracked expenses for reimbursement and tax records.
  ●​ Organized year-end summary for accounting and tax filing purposes
  ●​ Met with accountant and made copies of all house expenses for co-owner
  ●​ Many hours spent creating an MNOI document with receipts and aid from person serving
 as accountant..

6. Coordination and Oversight

  ●​ Communicated with City of Portland staff as needed regarding inspection schedules and
 compliance questions.
  ●​ Met on-site with contractors for project updates.
  ●​ Provided progress and budget updates to co-owner.


Approximate Time Commitment
  ●​ Average of 10 hours per month, higher during MNOI season. And also a lot of work
 figuring out how to deal with a difficult tenant who finally moved out.
  ●​ Total estimated annual time: 120–140 hours.


Annual Compensation Summary
 Description Amount Notes

Property Management $5,000 Annual management compensation for
Services 2024




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  #307 boiler issues
 Thu, Feb 29, 2024 at 11:30
  benfulves@heartwoodbuilders.net <benfulves@heartwoodbuilders.net>
 AM
  To: Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com>


 Hi,



 I received your check (thanks) and your note re: #307 boiler.



 The low-water cut-off, which the Dead River technician identified as needing to be replaced, is a very important part of the
 system. If it isn’t working properly it should definitely be replaced. Clearly, the system is working fine at the moment and
 has been since the technician identified the problem – Oct? – so this doesn’t seem to be causing the system to fail.



 Here’s an explanation of what the low-water cut-off does.



 #307, like #305, has a steam boiler. Inside the boiler is a tank that is full of water that is heated and turned to steam, which
 circulates through the steam pipes and radiators throughout the unit when the temperature at the thermostat falls below
 whatever it’s set at. The steam makes a loop through all the pipes and radiators and then returns to the boiler, usually as
 water, where it is reheated the next time the thermostat calls for heat. Steam is vented at times from the system, so the
 water level in the tank drops; the tank automatically refills in order to maintain water in the tank. The low water cut-off is
 the sensor that senses whether the water in the tank is too low for the boiler to operate safely and opens a valve to refill
 the tank.



 The low-water cut-off works in both directions: it adds water when the tank is low, and it stops adding water so that the
 tank isn’t too full. If the tank gets too full then pressure in the pipes increases. The system is set up to vent this pressure,
 but if that vent fails it could cause the tank in the boiler, the pipes, or the radiator to crack. I know that the vents in both
 units are working because I have observed them releasing steam while I’ve been in the basement.



 After inspecting the boiler for #307 on Tuesday, I think the problem with the low-water cut-off is that it’s not preventing the
 tank from overfilling. The tank looks over-full to me now. This is definitely the better of the two problems to have.
 However, I’ll note that when Doghouse came this fall to address the thermostat problem with #305, that technician
 observed that the new boiler for #305 was also over-filled; he bled water from the system at that time.



 A poorly functioning combustion chamber isn’t a safety problem; if it fails it merely shuts off the boiler.



 The lack of more urgent communication from Dead River is concerning to me, along with the lack of a clear explanation of
 the problems.



 I wish that Dead River had performed their service when I was there so that I could have talked about this with him. At the
 risk of spending more of your money, I’d like to recommend a two-step process: 1) pay someone else – either Pine State


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 Services or Doghouse – to evaluate the boiler for #307 WITH ME THERE and 2) obtain pricing from more than one
 vendor for addressing the problem. This can happen in June when I’m there working in #307.



 What did Doghouse charge to replace the boiler for #305?



 With regard to oil usage, it looks like both boilers are using oil at the same rate. That speaks well of the efficiency of the
 boiler for #307. It also tells us that the boiler for #307, whatever its other problems, is not working harder than the boiler
 for #305.



 Thanks,



 Ben

 Cell: 207-266-8018



 Ben Fulves

 Heartwood Builders, Inc.

 66 Colonial Rd.

 Westbrook, ME 04092




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 Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com>



  Electrical projects at 307 Deering
  Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com> Mon, Sep 9, 2024 at 6:33 PM
  To: Marina <mkbeade@verizon.net>




 Begin forwarded message:


 From: benfulves@heartwoodbuilders.net
 Date: September 9, 2024 at 11:24:21 AM EDT
 To: Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com>
 Subject: RE: Electrical projects at 307 Deering




 Will do. I appreciate the prompt response! I’ll coordinate with Seth.



 Thanks,

 Ben




 From: Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com>
 Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 11:23 AM
 To: benfulves@heartwoodbuilders.net
 Subject: Re: Electrical projects at 307 Deering



 This all sounds reasonable. Let’s do it! Thanks Ben.




 On Sep 9, 2024, at 9:57 AM, benfulves@heartwoodbuilders.net wrote:



 Hi,



 This email addresses the code-required work on the electrical system at 307 Deering.



 I’ve spent some time in the unit and it’s clear the most of the existing wiring is knob-and-tube,
 with some newer wiring in the kitchen and the 1st fl bathroom.



 Seth and I have discussed the scheduling of this work, since it will require shutting off most or
 all of the power in 307 while we’re working. He’s planning on leaving the house for a week
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 while we undertake this. At the moment, the dates we have agreed to are 9/14-9/19, and 9/30-
 10/2.



 The code that the City of Portland follows is the National Electrical Code. It requires that all
 knob-and-tube wiring be removed, that any ungrounded wiring be replaced with grounded,
 insulated Romex wiring of the correct size for the circuit, and that a sufficient number of
 outlets be installed in each room (the number is based on a requirement that outlets be no
 more than twelve feet apart so that a standard six-foot long appliance cord can be plugged
 into an outlet without the use of an extension cord). Outlets must be located so that an
 appliance cord not be run across a doorway, which presents a trip hazard. There are other
 code requirements that pertain to lighting and switching, but these receptacle requirements
 are in a category by themselves.



 The code requirement for hard-wired smoke detectors has been superceded by a rule that
 allows for wireless-connected smoke detectors. These must be located in each of the sleeping
 rooms, at the top of stair landings, in the kitchen and above the boilers.



 The code also requires that there be two 20 amp GFCI “appliance circuits” in the kitchen,
 along with dedicated circuits for the refrigerator, dishwasher, and garbage disposal.



 Most of the work required involves pulling new Romex wire from the circuit panel up into the
 receptacle locations on the first floor, and using those access points to pull wire up to the
 second floor rooms. Making access to reach into walls in order to pull these wires is difficult
 and time-consuming. It’s a two-person job.



 With the schedule that Seth and I have worked out, we have the opportunity for two people to
 work together for seven days, and for me to work alone for parts of two days. This should be
 sufficient for us to get most of the required work done, provided we don’t encounter
 unanticipated obstacles in the walls that prevent running these wires. As part of this work, we
 will need to cut some holes in some walls and ceilings, particularly in the dining room on the
 1st floor. Some work pertaining to the kitchen circuits will need to wait until the cabinet work is
 done, in order to provide access to the outside wall of the kitchen.



 Right now, circuits for 305 and 307 are commingled in the panels. The panels are not labeled
 clearly to begin with. Re-wiring 307 will enable us to separate some of these circuits so that
 the panels can be properly segregated.



 My estimate for this phase of work is $9,695. It excludes plaster patching.



 Thanks,



 Ben

 Cell: 207-266-8018



 Ben Fulves

 Heartwood Builders, Inc.
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 66 Colonial Rd.

 Westbrook, ME 04092




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  Proposal for kitchen renovation
  benfulves@heartwoodbuilders.net <benfulves@heartwoodbuilders.net> Mon, Sep 9, 2024 at 7:45 PM
  To: Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com>


 Yes, easily done.




 From: Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com>
 Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 7:29 PM
 To: benfulves@heartwoodbuilders.net
 Subject: Re: Proposal for kitchen renovation



 With the fridge there is no space for a table. So I say no need for a light fixture there.



 Is there a way to put a light up over the sink? Like there is in 305?




 On Sep 9, 2024, at 6:42 PM, benfulves@heartwoodbuilders.net wrote:



 I’ve been assuming that the end of the kitchen in front of the window is where a kitchen table goes. Perhaps
 with the fridge that’s not possible. I’m suggesting a ceiling light in that location. I think the kitchen may be
 underlit. The awful fluorescent light in the center of the ceiling would have put out a lot of light that is now
 gone.



 Ben




 From: Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com>
 Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 6:38 PM
 To: benfulves@heartwoodbuilders.net
 Cc: Marina <mkbeade@verizon.net>
 Subject: Re: Proposal for kitchen renovation




 I’m not sure what you mean by another light over the kitchen table area in this room. Do you mean over the
 kitchen sink?



 I like the plan for extra cabinets and putting the stove straight.



https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=049314988a&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f:1809764107215587193&dsqt=1&simpl=msg-f:1809764107215587193 1/4
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 This all sounds good.




 On Sep 9, 2024, at 5:15 PM, benfulves@heartwoodbuilders.net wrote:



 Hi,



 The scope of work we’ve been discussing is as follows:

 1. Replace cabinets
 2. Replace ceiling fixture
 3. Paint paneling
 4. Refinish floor



 On site inspection uncovered the following:

 1. The water and waste configuration for the kitchen sink is not code compliant. These
 need to be removed and code-compliant work installed.

 1. The existing system is not vented; this is a code requirement. It will be
 necessary to open up the wall behind the cabinets to install the vent, which will
 ultimately exit through the roof of the bathroom addition.

 2. Because of the way the cabinets and counters were installed, the countertop cannot be
 removed and re-used; it must be replaced. (Material cost of a new laminate countertop
 is about $450)
 3. Electrical:

 1. Code requires that the kitchen ceiling light be switched from both entries: the
 entry at the hall and the entry at the living room. Right now it’s only switched
 from the living room entry. As you know, the light doesn’t work.
 2. Two dedicated appliance circuits are required along the countertop, with GFCI
 outlets. There is one non-compliant outlet on one end of the counter.
 3. Two Romex wires are exposed inside the sink cabinet, stapled to the floor of the
 cabinet – one for the dishwasher and one for the garbage disposal. There is no
 code-required disconnect for the disposal – in fact, I was unable to locate a
 switch for the disposal. All of this is a code violation.



 I can obtain from Home Depot good-quality kitchen cabinets for about $325 per cabinet.
 (There are 9 cabinets in the kitchen at the moment.) I’m not aware of a source of significantly
 less expensive cabinets.



 My revised scope of work for the kitchen is as follows:

 1. Replace existing cabinets with new American Westerly-style Maple Rye cabinets with a
 natural finish, configuration to match existing

 1. Cabinet style and finish: https://woodmarkcabinetry.com/products/materials-and-
 colors/maple-rye


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 2. Replace existing countertop with new post-formed laminate countertop with 4” integral
 backsplash.
 3. Re-use existing kitchen sink and faucet.
 4. Electrical:

 1. Provide code-compliant wiring for the dishwasher
 2. Provide code-compliant wiring, shut-off and switch for the garbage disposal
 3. Provide two code-compliant appliance outlets above the counter
 4. Provide code-compliant switching of the ceiling lights from the door off the entry
 hall and the door to the dining room

 5. Replace existing flourescent ceiling light with surface-mounted light with code-
 compliant 3-way switching at entrance and doorway to living room
 6. Add a light over the kitchen table area in front of the window
 7. Replace existing ceiling tiles with new material
 8. Remove existing water supply lines and replace with hot/cold lines fed through the
 floor, with shut-offs to isolate new valves.
 9. Remove existing waste line and replace with code-compliant waste, trap and vent
 10. Replace vent hood with new hood vented to the exterior.
 11. Refinish the hardwood floor
 12. Paint paneling and and trim



 My fixed price for this work is $15,934. Of this $3,665 is the material cost of cabinets and
 counter.



 The schedule is controlled by the delivery date of the cabinets.



 A note about the floor finishing: the vendor I use charges $2.75 per square foot for any floor
 area about 400 sf. This would apply to the dining room and living room, not the kitchen
 because of the extent of work necessary in the kichen. This is a great price! Think about
 taking advantage of it at some point.



 A note about the stove area: The stove can be placed on the wall between he kitchen and the
 livingroom, and a 12” base cabinet located on either side of the stove so that there is a work
 surface on either side of the stove. This would enable larger wall cabinets on either side of the
 vent hood (12” instead of the existing 9” wide cabinets). This would make for a more useful
 work area.




 Thanks,



 Ben

 Cell: 207-266-8018



 Ben Fulves

 Heartwood Builders, Inc.

 66 Colonial Rd.

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  305 Deering Ave
  Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com> Mon, Jul 15, 2024 at 11:33 PM
  To: Benjamin Grant <grantpropertyservicesme@gmail.com>

 And if you see other maples saplings can you take them out too.l?

 Thank you!!


 On Jul 15, 2024, at 9:19 PM, Benjamin Grant <grantpropertyservicesme@gmail.com> wrote:



 I would suggest removing and planting a lilac or whatever you want to plant there. The maple has taken over and it’s killing the lilac. Also I will cut down the
 driveway hedges.

 Best regards,

 Benjamin & Samantha Grant
 Grant Property Services

 (207) 272-2268



 On Mon, Jul 15, 2024 at 1:19 PM Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com> wrote:
 And if you can take the hedges along the driveway down half way. I can’t remember if we talked about it.


 On Jul 15, 2024, at 8:31 AM, Benjamin Grant <grantpropertyservicesme@gmail.com> wrote:


 ﻿


 That sounds great I’ll work on the hedges tomorrow thanks

 On Mon, Jul 15, 2024 at 8:19 AM Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com> wrote:
 I’m in Portland today and the grapevine actually look fine for now. And there is a lilac tree! But if you were planning on working on the hedges
 around the house then sure tomorrow would be fine. Let me know if that was your plan. Thanks!


 On Jul 14, 2024, at 6:27 PM, Benjamin Grant <grantpropertyservicesme@gmail.com> wrote:


 ﻿
 Hey Anna,

 My schedule opened up for Tuesday, can I go take care of it then?

 Best regards,

 Benjamin & Samantha Grant
 Grant Property Services

 (207) 272-2268



 On Fri, Jul 12, 2024 at 7:05 AM Benjamin Grant <grantpropertyservicesme@gmail.com> wrote:
 Will do. I can do it in the next 3-4 weeks and will let you know what day when it gets closer.


 Best regards,

 Benjamin & Samantha Grant
 Grant Property Services

 (207) 272-2268



 On Mon, Jul 8, 2024 at 5:16 PM Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com> wrote:
 Hi Ben. Can you also keep an eye on the grapevine. Over these next months into September it starts to get very crazy. I
 don’t want it cut all the way back. I want it cut so that there can be grapes and people can enjoy them, but I don’t want it to
 get crazy.

 And I don’t know if we ever did plant a new lilac tree but I think that’s a good idea.


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 ﻿

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 Hey! Yes I was taking pictures I wanted to be able to send them to you for an update. I’ll need to check with a
 buddy about those hedges. And, Venmo works great.

 Best regards,

 Benjamin & Samantha Grant
 Grant Property Services

 (207) 272-2268



 On Mon, Jul 1, 2024 at 8:02 PM Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com> wrote:
 Last one. Do I pay you by Venmo or do I write a check? I always forget. Thank you!


 On Jul 1, 2024, at 8:00 PM, Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com> wrote:


 ﻿

 That’s all good news. Thanks Ben.

 What should we do about the two hedges that are just too big? What’s the answer?


 On Jul 1, 2024, at 5:37 PM, Benjamin Grant <grantpropertyservicesme@
 gmail.com> wrote:


 ﻿
 Hey Anna,

 I was there today and didn’t have any issues. Her car wasn’t in the drive way
 but it did look like she was moving things out and making trips all day. There
 are 2 hedges have gotten too large so I can safely trim them all but I did
 everything I could.

 Ben

 Best regards,

 Benjamin & Samantha Grant
 Grant Property Services

 (207) 272-2268



 On Mon, Jul 1, 2024 at 6:44 AM Anna Kuperman
 <annakuperman@gmail.com> wrote:
 Hi Ben,
 Here’s my number 401-523-7606. I haven’t had any luck getting confirmation
 that the tenant has moved. If her car is blocking any work you need to do,
 could you try ringing the bell and asking her to move it? And if she doesn’t
 answer, just work around her? The doorbells are on the Pitt St. Entrance.
 Her name is Amanda Hannan and her doorbell is 307. If you can give me an
 update, that’d be great. She was supposed to have moved June 15, when I
 was in town. Now I’m in Canada til July 8 and it’s so confusing how to
 handle this when I can’t get her to respond. Thanks.


 On Jun 27, 2024, at 4:45 PM, Benjamin Grant
 <grantpropertyservicesme@gmail.com> wrote:


 ﻿

 Ok, thanks for the heads up. I’ll let you know and good luck
 we’ve had our share of that

 Ben


 On Thu, Jun 27, 2024 at 2:44 PM Anna Kuperman
 <annakuperman@gmail.com> wrote:
 Sounds good! I told the tenants to move their cars out of
 driveway. I’m having a serious issue with one of the tenants.
 She is supposed to have moved out by Sunday. But I don’t
 know if she will have moved or not. She parks next to the
 hedges that should be cut way down. If she’s there, lemme
 know and I’ll ask her to move her car. I hope she is not.
 Thanks ben!


 On Jun 27, 2024, at 1:23 PM, Benjamin Grant
 <grantpropertyservicesme@gmail.com>
 wrote:


 ﻿


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 Hey I’m going to change it to Monday so I can
 do it all while I’m there. Likely be there for
 almost a full day.

 Ben

 Best regards,

 Benjamin & Samantha Grant
 Grant Property Services

 (207) 272-2268



 On Tue, Jun 25, 2024 at 4:13 PM Anna
 Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com>
 wrote:
 Sounds good! Thank you!! Just lawn and
 sidewalk grass? Or can you do hedges now
 too?


 On Jun 25, 2024, at
 10:48 AM, Benjamin Grant
 <grantpropertyservicesme@
 gmail.com> wrote:




 Hi Anna,

 Sorry for the late reply. I can
 be there Friday if that works.

 Best regards,

 Benjamin & Samantha Grant
 Grant Property Services

 (207) 272-2268



 On Sat, Jun 15, 2024 at
 10:18 PM Anna Kuperman
 <annakuperman@gmail.com>
 wrote:
 Hi Ben. I went by the house
 today and the grass looks
 pretty unkempt. Could you
 go by next week and mow
 the lawn along the
 sidewalks? If you have time
 to start working on the
 hedges next week that
 would be amazing. Let me
 know. Thank you !

 Anna




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  Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com> Thu, Aug 8, 2024 at 3:15 PM
  To: JWD Legal <jeremy@jwdlegal.com>

 Also – – does the city understand that we agreed to a June 1 move out date. Then she said she could do it June 15. Then she said she could do it July 1.
 Then she blocked me and my sister and told me she didn’t receive any of my texts or emails during the time between June 26 to July 15 I think.then she
 said she would get the rest of her stuff out within the week. Then it’s now. So she’s been stringing this along for a very long time without giving me the keys
 that I’ve been asking for.


 On Aug 8, 2024, at 10:51 AM, JWD Legal <jeremy@jwdlegal.com> wrote:



 I'll find out.

 On Thu, Aug 8, 2024, 10:44 AM Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com> wrote:
 What lease? I don’t have a lease that says anything about $1200. Does the city have that late lease? Has Amanda provided it to somebody
 because I do not have it.


 On Aug 8, 2024, at 10:33 AM, JWD Legal <jeremy@jwdlegal.com> wrote:


 ﻿
 Hi sorry Anna I was scheduled with back to back events yesterday. The conversation was brief but somewhat useful.

 Amy said the concern they had was getting the tenant on board. I explained that I understood that and had tried to work with
 her but she was generally not responsive and the only conversations you had had with her were regarding her getting her
 stuff out and cleaning. I said she was still in possession and planning to come back to get more stuff so rent was still
 accruing. I said the tenant had already been offered almost as much as we were talking about and she had not been willing
 to discuss settlement and then went no contact. So I didn't think she was going to engage.

 I explained that the case is between the city and the landlord and that the tenant has no rights based on what has happened
 so far so we do not need her approval.

 The City was concerned that we would reach an agreement and the tenant would have no way of enforcing it. I said that's not
 true and suggested I could provide a settlement and release agreement that treats the tenant as a third party beneficiary.
 That would allow her to protect herself should you ever choose to try to sue her for unpaid rent. Amy seemed happy with that
 so I think that will get the job done at least as to that issue.

 The only thing left was the total amount. She wanted me to try to incorporate the $1200 last months rent Amanda said she
 paid. It is mentioned in the lease so I think we should do that. And to try to get back to the tenant as much of the unpaid rent
 from your mother's time as possible.

 Given she is still in possession of the property and telling you she's coming back the rent will knock out almost all of what she
 is owed and with damages we should be able to reach that amount. I'm going to present the city with a specific agreement
 and hopefully that will get it done. Meanwhile I emailed Amanda and asked her to please let me know when she has removed
 all of the belongings and returned the keys. That backs up that she is still in possession.

 My advice is still to just keep facilitating her access until she removed all her stuff and says she's done and returns the keys.
 She's saving you money because every moment she drags her feet is eliminating whatever damage the city might end up
 trying to do to you.

 On Wed, Aug 7, 2024, 11:57 AM Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com> wrote:
 Update?


 On Aug 6, 2024, at 9:33 PM, Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com> wrote:


 ﻿
 ﻿
 Great news! Can I be part of the call?

 A couple of small details to remember.

 Amanda paid $742 in rent for the month of May. She paid it on May 21. The calculations that Adam
 O’Connor completed for the city and his notice of violation in order to correct assumed that Amanda paid
 $2244 in May. She did not. His math for 2024 is wrong. He assumed that she had paid full rent in May and
 she did not. So the number that he provided $1506.95 is incorrect. The correct number for the overcharge for
 2024 should be $1205.56. Adam has $1506.95 as his number.

 January-April 4 months at $2244=$ 8976


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 Allowable rent for these four months $1942.61 x 4= $7770.44

 8976-77770.44= 1205.56

 He never actually showed me his calculations and I’m not sure that they are correct for the other years. I
 wish that I had asked him before we started the appeal process because when I asked him if he could clarify
 his calculations, he told me now that it had gone to appeal, he could not do that. I have now gone through
 each year and have exact rent that Amanda paid since 2019 and I could compare that to Adam’s calculations
 to make sure they are correct.

 She paid zero rent for June July and August.

 She has taken the refrigerator. Various lightbulbs and shades. And as of today has not removed her
 belongings from basement or garage and some furniture in the backyard. I’ve asked her repeatedly to please
 do that. She continues to promise she will and hasn’t. She is fucking with me and that is just bad behavior
 that should not be rewarded with any money.




 On Aug 6, 2024, at 2:41 PM, JWD Legal <jeremy@jwdlegal.com> wrote:


 ﻿
 Amy emailed me this morning to set up a call tomorrow morning. I'll update you after I talk to
 her. Fingers crossed!

 On Mon, Aug 5, 2024 at 3:52 PM JWD Legal <jeremy@jwdlegal.com> wrote:
 That won't matter to this case because you have to ask for and receive the rent increases
 before charging them. We will settle it with the City. I've given them a range of viable options
 and there is plenty of room to settle.

 On Mon, Aug 5, 2024 at 3:07 PM Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com> wrote:
 Sigh. I’m just ready to forget this all. But ok. I’m really hopeful you can reach something
 with the city soon. As I will need that settlement to
 Move forward with asking for a rental increase. I will need something from the city saying
 that I reimbursed
 Amanda the money that I owed her for 2023 rent and I will need a number that says this is
 the actual rent she paid given that I reimbursed her. If any of this is unclear, please call
 and we can talk about it. I think it’s pretty clear. It’s part of the behemoth worksheet that I
 have to fill out.

 I decided against sending you all the documents showing the work that we’ve done over
 the years because it seems like the rent is just accruing. And that there is no need to go
 this route of appeal. If for some reason, it seems like that argument will be useful with Amy
 McNally then let me know and I can get receipts to you.

 Any more luck with your billing?


 On Aug 5, 2024, at 3:02 PM, JWD Legal <jeremy@jwdlegal.com> wrote:


 ﻿
 Okay then. So just let her keep playing this game. If you have been clear
 that you are still waiting for her to vacate the unit, then it's on her to get it
 done and the rent is still accruing!

 On Mon, Aug 5, 2024 at 2:42 PM Anna Kuperman
 <annakuperman@gmail.com> wrote:
 She has said that she will come back and remove everything from the
 basement and the garage. But she has not done so. She said she would
 do it this past weekend. It seems that she does things when she knows
 that I am arriving for whatever reason.


 On Aug 5, 2024, at 2:39 PM, Anna Kuperman
 <annakuperman@gmail.com> wrote:


 ﻿
 Amanda said she’d be back to get the stuff this weekend. I
 don’t know if she has.


 On Aug 5, 2024, at 2:16 PM, JWD Legal
 <jeremy@jwdlegal.com> wrote:


 ﻿
 So she didn't actually remove all her stuff if
 there is still a lot of stuff in the basement,

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 garage, and outside?

 Does she think she has removed it all? Has
 she explicitly said she is abandoning what
 remains? Have you asked her what's up with
 all that stuff?

 And did she have the place cleaned?

 Has she indicated to you that she is all done
 or that she's planning to come back?

 This will help me analyze whether you can
 move ahead. But right now it sounds like she's
 still occupying the space.

 I sent a settlement proposal to Amy, she is
 talking to people who handle enforcement as
 of mid week last week. So I hope to hear
 soon.




 On Mon, Aug 5, 2024 at 1:21 PM Anna
 Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com>
 wrote:
 I mean she cleaned out the apartment
 mostly. She still has a bunch of shit in the
 basement and in the garage. And some
 outdoor furniture in the yard. I want to know
 when I can tell her that I’m changing the
 locks. And when I can dispose of the
 garbage. Is it still August 17?

 Last week when I arrived, She had taken all
 the lightbulbs out of the dining room. Then
 there’s the refrigerator which she claims
 broke annd she bought a new one herself
 while my parents were still in charge. And
 there are a bunch of blinds missing. All of
 this mostly just as a way to annoy me. But it
 is all worth some money. I spent $40 on
 lightbulbs for the dining room. It seemed so
 mean spirited and petty.

 And I bought a bunch of new blinds
 because rhe ones she took down leave the
 living room very exposed. I haven’t ordered
 the new refrigerator yet because we’re
 going to get the floor done in the kitchen.

 She still has not given me her keys. I’m not
 going to ask for them or tell her that I’m
 changing the locks until you tell me that I
 don’t owe her any money.

 When do you think you can meet with Amy
 McNally?

 When do you think you can get me a bill for
 you?


 Thanks
 Anna


 On Aug 5, 2024, at 10:23 AM,
 JWD Legal
 <jeremy@jwdlegal.com>
 wrote:


 ﻿
 Wow so did all that happen?
 Is she out?

 On Tue, Jul 30, 2024 at
 9:51 AM Anna Kuperman


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 <annakuperman@gmail.com>
 wrote:
 Hi Jeremy. Maybe getting
 closer.

 From Amanda:

 You know that I’ve already
 vacated because you
 stayed there last week. It
 was empty, except for the
 couch, which is now gone
 and a few boxes, which are
 also gone. I don’t know
 what you mean by “get
 anybody in there” because
 if your plan is to have work
 done (as you told me was
 your motivation for having
 me out) workmen can come
 and go at will right now.

 The cleaners are coming
 tomorrow and I’ve been
 given an estimate of 6
 hours for complete clean so
 tomorrow might not be
 optimal for you to come.

 Also, be aware that they
 are tearing up the street in
 front of the house and there
 are street closures.


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  Rent Control- City of Portland <rentcontrol@portlandmaine.gov> Fri, May 17, 2024 at 3:45 PM
  To: Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com>

 Hi Anna,

 The violation is assigned to the business license, not the property owner. You are listed as the sole contact. The business
 license (20170812) has been the same for the duration of the tenants occupancy. I have attached the Business License
 History report for your reference.

 Regarding the charge for May's rent, the total amount due can be negotiated with the tenant. If you and your tenant come
 to an agreement and our office is informed, in writing, we will consider the matter resolved.

 You have notified our office of your intent to appeal the Notice of Violation. At this time the appeals court is the appropriate
 venue to challenge this matter. No correction will be made to the notice but you will have the opportunity to contest the
 findings in court.

 Given the information provided it appears the registration is inaccurate. I have attached a Long Term Rental Registration
 application for you to complete in order to update the registration to the current ownership.

 On Fri, May 17, 2024 at 8:51 AM Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com> wrote:
 ﻿
 Hi Adam,
 I spoke to a lawyer finally. He told me that I should let you know that we plan on appealing the 307 side of this violation.
 Although I am still hopeful that I can get through to the tenant at 307 and work something out. I am not sure that will
 happen and so I am letting you know that we plan to file an appeal. he told me that I should let you know that we plan
 on appealing the 307 side of this case.

 In the meantime, there are a couple of things on the violation that he said I should ask you to fix. The first one is that the
 tenant in 307 Deering Ave. did not pay rent in May and still has not. it doesn’t make sense that on the violation that you
 sent me on May 1 that you assumed that her rent had been paid and included that in the 2024 amount. Could you edit
 that? You could email the tenant at 307 for confirmation that she has not paid rent. And she did not pay it when you
 created the violation that you sent to me.

 The other part of the violation that I am hopeful can be edited is based upon ownership of the house. My parents owned
 the house until my dad died, and it took about a year for it to go through probate. The deed of distribution, basically
 where the house is named asproperty of Marina Kuperman and myself, was signed on July 26, 2022. I will include the
 Deed. And so the lawyer suggested that Marina and I are not responsible for 2021 or for seven months of the 2022
 violation. He suggested that I call you and ask if you could edit the violation for those two years as well.

 I am available to talk after noon today. I will try calling you. Or if you could call me that would be fine as well. Thanks.

 Anna Kuperman
 401-523-7606




 On May 16, 2024, at 7:41 AM, Rent Control- City of Portland <rentcontrol@portlandmaine.gov> wrote:


 ﻿
 Amy McNally
 389 Congress St
 Portland ME 04101

 amcnally@portlandmaine.gov


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 On Tue, May 14, 2024 at 7:11 PM Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com> wrote:
 Ok. Can you give me Amy McNally's email address or phone number? Thanks.

 On Tue, May 14, 2024 at 7:50 AM Rent Control- City of Portland <rentcontrol@portlandmaine.gov>
 wrote:
 Hi Anna,
 We cannot provide legal advice. You may consider consulting an attorney to assist with your appeal.
 Qualified legal counsel should be able to complete service with the information provided.

 On Mon, May 13, 2024 at 7:06 PM Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com> wrote:
 Thank you. I’m not totally sure what that means. What is an “acknowledgment of service”? And is a
 copy of the complaint a copy of the complaint that the rental board sent me? Or isit a copy of my
 paper work that i am sending to the Superior Court? do I send all of this to City Hall attention Amy
 McNally? Or is there an another address?

 Could somebody from your office give me a quick call? I think this would be very fast to answer
 voice to voice rather than going back-and-forth over email. My phone number is 401–523–
 7606. Thank you!


 On May 13, 2024, at 3:20 PM, Rent Control- City of Portland
 <rentcontrol@portlandmaine.gov> wrote:


 ﻿
 Hi Anna,
 The Defendant would be the City of Portland only. You can use the City Hall
 address. You can send our legal representative, Amy McNally, an acknowledgment
 of service along with a copy of the Complaint. Amy can sign that so you will have
 proof of service to file with the court. Otherwise, you will need to serve the Clerk's
 office by sheriff.

 On Fri, May 10, 2024 at 2:28 PM Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com>
 wrote:
 It also asks for name of the defendant attorney. Would that be Michael Goldman,
 same address as above?

 On Fri, May 10, 2024 at 2:25 PM Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com>
 wrote:
 Hi,
 I am filing an appeal to this decision. In order to file the appeal, I need to name
 the defendant. On the letter head it says:

 City of Portland Permitting and Inspections,
 Zachary Lenhert, Liscensing and Housing Safety Manager
 389 Congress St.
 Portland, ME 04104

 Should I use this? Or who exactly am I appealing?

 Thanks for any guidance.

 Anna
 401-523-7606

 On Wed, May 1, 2024 at 10:35 AM Rent Control- City of Portland
 <rentcontrol@portlandmaine.gov> wrote:
 The City of Portland Permitting and Inspections Department inspected the
 rental data for the rental unit located at 305-307 Deering Ave on May 1,
 2024 and found violations of the City of Portland Code of Ordinances,
 which are listed on the attached page(s). You are hereby ordered to correct
 these violations by June 1, 2024. Please be advised that penalties will be
 applied if the violations are not corrected by that date.

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=049314988a&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f:1799330354910817654&dsqt=1&simpl=msg-f:1799330354910817654 2/4
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4/2/26, 2:01 PM Gmail - Notice of Violation - Rent Control - 305-307 Deering Ave RCC2400012
 You have a right to appeal this decision to Superior Court within
 30 days of the date of this notice pursuant to Rule 80B of the
 Maine Rules of Civil Procedure.

 I appreciate your anticipated cooperation, and please contact our office by
 calling 207-874-8900 if you have any questions.

 --
 Licensing and Registration
 389 Congress Street
 Portland, Maine 04101
 rentcontrol@portlandmaine.gov
 207-874-8900

 Notice: Under Maine law, documents - including e-mails - in the possession of
 public officials or city employees about government business may be
 classified as public records. There are very few exceptions. As a result, please
 be advised that what is written in an e-mail could be released to the public
 and/or the media if requested.


 --
 Licensing and Registration
 389 Congress Street
 Portland, Maine 04101
 rentcontrol@portlandmaine.gov
 207-874-8900

 Notice: Under Maine law, documents - including e-mails - in the possession of public
 officials or city employees about government business may be classified as public
 records. There are very few exceptions. As a result, please be advised that what is
 written in an e-mail could be released to the public and/or the media if requested.


 --
 Licensing and Registration
 389 Congress Street
 Portland, Maine 04101
 rentcontrol@portlandmaine.gov
 207-874-8900

 Notice: Under Maine law, documents - including e-mails - in the possession of public officials or city
 employees about government business may be classified as public records. There are very few
 exceptions. As a result, please be advised that what is written in an e-mail could be released to the
 public and/or the media if requested.


 --
 Licensing and Registration
 389 Congress Street
 Portland, Maine 04101
 rentcontrol@portlandmaine.gov
 207-874-8900

 Notice: Under Maine law, documents - including e-mails - in the possession of public officials or city
 employees about government business may be classified as public records. There are very few
 exceptions. As a result, please be advised that what is written in an e-mail could be released to the public
 and/or the media if requested.


 --
 Licensing and Registration
 389 Congress Street

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=049314988a&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f:1799330354910817654&dsqt=1&simpl=msg-f:1799330354910817654 3/4
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 rentcontrol@portlandmaine.gov
 207-874-8900

 Notice: Under Maine law, documents - including e-mails - in the possession of public officials or city employees about
 government business may be classified as public records. There are very few exceptions. As a result, please be advised
 that what is written in an e-mail could be released to the public and/or the media if requested.

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 Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com>



  amendment to 305 lease
  Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com> Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 9:55 AM
  To: Sydney McMillen <sydney.mcmillen@outlook.com>
  Cc: Theresa Nguyen <theresanguyent@gmail.com>, Marina <mkbeade@verizon.net>

 Hi All,

 I just got a note from the rent control board asking for proof of resolution. I'm hopeful that these emails serve as proof. I
 also went online and found a template for an amendment to a lease agreement. I signed it and am attaching it here. May it
 serve as fair proof of our resolution and agreement to move forward without litigation, and in good faith. Could you sign it
 and send it back to me in the mail or scan and send. Thanks

 Anna

 ---------- Forwarded message ---------
 From: Sydney McMillen <sydney.mcmillen@outlook.com>
 Date: Sun, May 19, 2024 at 1:58 PM
 Subject: Re: reimbursement resolution 305
 To: Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com>, Theresa Nguyen <theresanguyent@gmail.com>
 Cc: Marina <mkbeade@verizon.net>


 Hi Anna (and Marina),

 I spoke with Theresa and am responding on behalf of both of us.

 I appreciate you taking the time to come up with a clear, easy to follow plan for rent/reimbursement moving forward.
 Theresa and I are agreeable to the stairstep approach you’ve suggested as long as it is all written out like that in the lease
 and we aren’t relying on verbal agreements.

 In regards to water, we are willing to pay 305’s usage bill. We would also just need a statement included in the lease the
 we will start paying and continue to pay for water as long as our usage can clearly be tracked (whether through the
 addition of a separate meter or during an interim period between tenants at 307).

 I’m off of work the next few days, so please don’t hesitate to text/call me if you’d like to discuss any of this further.

 Best,

 Sydney (and Theresa)

 From: Anna Kuperman <annakuperman@gmail.com>
 Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2024 11:22:27 AM
 To: Sydney Jessica McMillen <sydney.mcmillen@outlook.com>; Theresa Nguyen
 <theresanguyent@gmail.com>
 Cc: Marina <mkbeade@verizon.net>
 Subject: reimbursement resolution 305

 Hi Theresa and Sydney,

 1. I spoke further with Marina about the appeal to the Superior Court in the case of 305 Deering. According
 to the violation you are owed $3102.26. Would you consider lowering that number to $3000? Then we could
 proceed as follows.

 Rent $2350 June-September 2024

 During these 4 months you pay $2000.

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=049314988a&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-a:r-5795752259870462271&simpl=msg-a:r-5795752259870462271 1/2
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 350 x 4 = 1400 towards the reimbursement.

 Rent $2400 October 2024-July 2025 (as we talked about on the phone a week or two ago).

 You pay $2000 for rent between October 2024-January 2025.

 400 x 4 = 1600 towards the reimbursement.

 You pay $2400 in rent February 2025-July 2025.

 350 x 4 = 1400
 400 x 4 = 1600

 2. I also want to ask one more time if you’d consider paying your water bill if the 307 side is empty and/or if
 we install a second meter.

 Thanks for your consideration. Let me know what you think.

 Anna and Marina
 >
 >

 20240605094532607.pdf
 65K




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 City of Portland – Housing Safety Division
 RENT INCREASE APPLICATION – MAINTENANCE OF NET
 OPERATING INCOME

Date of Hearing:

April 22, 2026

Owner Name and Address:

Wilbur Cheever
38 William St, Portland, ME 04103

Property Address:

72 William St, all 3 units

CBL:

117-C-019-001

Tenants/Interested Parties:

Yes




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 City of Portland | Permitting and Inspections
 Zachary Lenhert, Licensing and Housing Safety Manager

 04/15/2026
 License #: 20173494
 Code Case #: RCC2600550
 Wilbur Cheever /
 38 WILLIAM ST
 Portland, ME 04103
 AMENDED AND RESTATED
 NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND ORDER TO CORRECT
 To Wilbur Cheever,

 The City of Portland Permitting and Inspections Department inspected the rental data for 72 WILLIAM ST
 PORTLAND, ME on 04/15/2026 and found violations of the City of Portland Code of Ordinances, which are listed on
 the attached page(s). You are hereby ordered to correct these violations by 05/15/2026. Please be advised that
 penalties will be applied if the violations are not corrected by that date.

 NOTE: The prior Notice of Violation (“NOV”) for this property dated March 11, 2026 cited a last code-compliant rent
 amount of $1,200.00, and a current rent amount of $1,500.00, which this office gathered from the Additional
 Information form you provided to the Licensing and Registration Department on December 20, 2025. You
 subsequently indicated that the rental amount was reset to the last code-compliant amount of $1,200 and that you
 issued a check in the amount of $1,600.00 on March 31, 2026, which was reimbursement for overpayments of $300
 per month. On April 6, 2026, this office received a copy of a lease for Unit #3, which stated the rent charged as of April
 15, 2025 was $2,100.00, not $1,500.00. Therefore, the reimbursement amount should be $900 per month instead of
 $300 per month. Based on this new information, the March 11, 2026 NOV is hereby amended and restated to account
 for the additional overpayments received and reimbursements required as a result of the rent increase violations and
 to include a violation of Section 6-155 (d).

 The previous Notice of Violation dated March 11, 2026 has been rescinded and is hereby replaced by this Notice of
 Violation.

 If you do not correct the attached violations by the date given, then this matter will be referred to the City of Portland
 Corporation Counsel for legal action, and you may be charged $150 for re-inspection per the City’s fee schedule. In
 the event of court action, the City may be entitled to an order to correct the violations, civil penalties in the minimum of
 $100 per violation per day, costs and fees, and other relief under §1-15 of the City Code and 30-A M.R.S. §4452.

 Please respond in writing via email to rentcontrol@portlandmaine.gov or send response by USPS to 389 Congress St,
 Portland, Maine 04101.

 You have a right to appeal this decision to Superior Court within 30 days of the date of this notice pursuant to Rule
 80B of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure.

 I appreciate your anticipated cooperation, and please contact our office by calling 207-874-8900 if you have any
 questions.

 Thank you,




Wilbur Cheever /
38 WILLIAM ST
Portland, ME 04103

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 Mercedes Bohaty
 Rental Registration Inspectorp
 Total Violations: 5

 NON‑COMPLIANCE VIOLATION LIST

 APPLICABLE CODE
 City Code 6-155(d)
 SECTION(S)
 Any person, business entity, or other organization providing false information with
 CODE DESCRIPTION respect to registration. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 6-1, the penalty for
 such violation shall be $1,000.00
 Owner provided false information on the Additional Information form dated
 COMMENTS December 12, 2025. A lease dated March 19, 2025 shows the rent being collected
 for the year of 2025 was $2,100.00. The penalty for such violation is $1,000.
 DEADLINE 05/15/2026


 APPLICABLE CODE
 City Code 6-234(c)
 SECTION(S)
 At no time may a Landlord raise the rent of a Covered Unit by more than ten (10)
 CODE DESCRIPTION percent. Any rent increases available to a Landlord in excess of ten (10) percent
 must be banked for later use.
 The owner has claimed a rent increase that exceeds 10% of the previous reported
 rent.
 COMMENTS
 Unit #3 rent increased on April 15, 2025 from $1,200.00, cited from the 2026
 Additional Information as previous rent, to $2,100.00, cited from a lease dated
 March 19, 2025, resulting in a 75.0% increase.
 DEADLINE 05/15/2026


 APPLICABLE CODE
 Remedy - City Code Sec 6-234(f)
 SECTION(S)
 A landlord who is not in substantial compliance with any provision of this chapter,
 including but not limited to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance, may not demand,
 CODE DESCRIPTION
 accept or retain any rent increase otherwise permitted by this section or any other
 provision of this Code or Maine statute.
 The owner is ordered to reduce the rent to the last code-compliant amount of
 $1,200.00 and reimburse the tenant(s) any overcharge.
 COMMENTS
 Proof of resolution must be sent in writing. Resolution documents can be sent via
 USPS to 389 Congress Street, Room 302, Portland, ME 04101 or electronically via to
 rentcontrol@portlandmaine.gov
 DEADLINE 05/15/2026




Wilbur Cheever /
38 WILLIAM ST
Portland, ME 04103

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38 WILLIAM ST
Portland, ME 04103

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Portland, ME 04103

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 City of Portland – Housing Safety Division
 RENT INCREASE APPLICATION – MAINTENANCE OF NET
 OPERATING INCOME

Date of Hearing:

April 22, 2026

Owner Name and Address:

Wilbur Cheever
38 William St, Portland, ME 04103

Property Address:

76 William St, all 3 units

CBL:

117-C-017-001

Tenants/Interested Parties:

Yes




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Remote Rent Board Meeting Minutes - Held Via Zoom

Wednesday, April 22, 2026​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

II. Roll Call - 0:01:00

Matthew Lax, Tenant, District 1 - Chair
James “Gordon” Platt, Landlord, District 2
Christopher “Buddy” Moore, Tenant, District 3 - Absent
Jonas Burke, Landlord, District 4
Vacant, District 5
Anne-Laure Razat, Tenant, At-Large - Vice Chair
Kristen Carreras, Landlord, At-Large

Staff present:
Dylan Orr, Rental Registration Coordinator
Benjamin Plante, Esq., Counsel for the Rent Board



III. Approval of Minutes - 0:01:20

 a.​ March 25, 2026 Minutes - 0:01:20

0:01:35 - James “Gordon” Platt and Jonas Burke state on the record the preparations they have
made to familiarize themselves with the agenda items.

0:02:37 - Anne-Laure Razat moves to approve the March 25, 2026 Rent Board minutes.
Seconded by Kristen Carreras. (5-0; Moore absent) The motion passes.



IV. Communications - 0:03:30

 a.​ Written Public Comment - 0:03:34

No motions were made during this agenda item.

 b.​ Rent Control Report Q1 - 2026 - 0:05:53

0:05:53 - City staff summarizes the rent control statistics found in the report in the attached
agenda items.

 c.​ Communications from City Staff - 0:06:55

0:06:55 - City staff summarizes the agenda memo.
 d.​ Schedule Tenant Rights Appeal - 0:07:28
​
0:12:19 - Matthew Lax moves to schedule a special meeting on May 13, 2026 at 5:30 pm.
Seconded by Kristen Carreras. (5-0; Christopher “Buddy” Moore absent) The motion passes.



V. Unfinished Business - 0:14:36, 01:07:05

 a.​ Rent Increase Application - Public Comment - 0:14:45
 Owner: Justin Theberge, 14 Dry Pond Rd, Gray, ME 04039
 Property Address: 8 Massachusetts Ave, all 3 units
 CBL: 186-D-024-001
​
0:15:15 - Anne-Laure Razat moves to table the application to the May regularly scheduled
meeting. Seconded by James “Gordon” Platt. (5-0; Moore absent) The motion passes.

 b.​ Rent Increase Application - Public Comment - 0:16:21, 1:07:05
 Owner: Anna Kuperman and Marina Kuperman-Beade, 17 Twelfth St, Providence,
 RI 02906
 Property Address: 305 Deering Ave, both units
 CBL: 117-C-001-001
​
0:23:00 - Matthew Lax proposes to table until the applicant arrives.
​

VI. New Business - 0:24:04

 a.​ Rent Increase Application - Completeness Review - 0:24:09
 Owner: Wilbur Cheever, 38 William St, Portland, ME 04103
 Property Address: 72 William St, all 3 units
 CBL: 117-C-019-001

No motions were made during this agenda item.

 b.​ Rent Increase Application - Completeness Review - 0:46:55
 Owner: Wilbur Cheever, 38 William St, Portland, ME 04103
 Property Address: 76 William St, all 3 units
 CBL: 117-C-017-001

No motions were made during this agenda item.

1:07:05 - The Board resumes item V.b.

1:08:50 - The property owner, Anna Kuperman, presents the application.
No objectors spoke.

No public comment received.

1:26:00 - Anne-Laure Razat moves to close the public hearing. Seconded by Kristen Carreras.
(5-0; Moore absent) The motion passes.

2:53:34 - Matthew Lax moves to find the reasonable management fee for the current year is
$31.50 based on the evidence provided by the applicant. Seconded by Kristen Carreras. (5-0;
Moore absent) The motion passes.

3:00:00 - Matthew Lax moves for the Board to enter an Executive Session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.
405(6)(E) for consultation between the Rent Board and their attorney concerning the Board’s
legal rights and duties as it relates to a rent increase application for 305 Deering Ave. Seconded
by Kristen Carreras. (5-0; Moore absent) The motion passes.

3:05:08 through 3:19:35 - The Board enters into the Executive Session.

3:20:01 through 3:28:05 - The Board takes a recess.

3:43:15 - Anne-Laure Razat moves based on the discussion of ensuring the landlord gets a fair
rate of return using their banked rent, which was a result from previous applications, but to also
not double count their 2024 Allowable Increase Percentage increase, finds an allowable increase
of $79.96 per month for unit 307 and $89.12 per month for unit 305. Seconded by Matthew Lax.
(5-0; Moore absent) The motion passes.

 c.​ Election of Chair & Vice Chair - 3:46:22

3:46:51 - Anne-Laure Razat moves to table elections to the next regular meeting. Seconded by
Kristen Carreras. (5-0; Moore absent) The motion passes.

 d.​ Approval of Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law - 3:49:04

No motions were made during this agenda item.

VII. Adjourn - 3:50:06

3:50:06 - Anne-Laure Razat moves to adjourn. Seconded by Kristen Carreras. (5-0; Moore
absent) The motion passes.