TIPS FOR PREPARING A PETITION
Wednesday, May 1, 1996,
3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22, 1996,
12:00 p.m.
What kind of issues can be addressed in a Rent Board petition?
What makes a petition "acceptable"?
What evidence is helpful and how do you get it?
How is a decision implemented?
DEALING EFFECTIVELY WITH HABITABILITY ISSUES
Thursday, May 9, 1996, 12:00 p.m.
Who determines habitability standards?
What processes are available for resolving conflicts?
What should landlords and tenants avoid?
How do tenants and landlords get back to a good situation?
THE "VACANCY DECONTROL" LAW'S IMPACT ON TERMS OF TENANCY
Thursday, May 16, 1996, 2:00 p.m.
Who is a tenant and what is a vacancy?
When can a landlord implement a "vacancy decontrol" adjustment?
How is a "vacancy decontrol" adjustment calculated?
What happens when a "roommate" leaves?