Fair Rent Commission Complaints and Meeting Schedule
At a glance
What: How the Fair Rent Commission handles rent increase complaints, including hearings and the timing of its meetings.
Where it stands: At the 2026-11-02 meeting the commission held a formal hearing on one complaint, found the proposed increase was not harsh and unconscionable, and upheld it. The complainant stated an intent to appeal.
Next: A standing placeholder meeting on the second Monday of each month, with staff confirming at least 10 days ahead whether a hearing is needed.
Details
To adjust a rent increase the commission must find it harsh and unconscionable, a standard confirmed by counsel at the hearing.
Members said they wanted to hear complaints before a proposed increase takes effect, which prompted the monthly placeholder date.
Formal hearing on a rent increase complaint ended with the increase upheld; the commission elected officers and set a second-Monday placeholder meeting schedule.