Contest a Previously Granted Exemption

Tenants are able to contest their unit's exemption from the Rent Adjustment Program through filing a tenant petition by claiming the exemption was granted based on fraud or mistake.

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File a Tenant Petition to Contest Exemption. THE TENANT PETITION (NEW VERSION AS OF 5/21/2021) INCLUDES REQUIRED NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER AND PROOF OF SERVICE
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Tenants are able to contest their unit's exemption from the Rent Adjustment Ordinance through filing a tenant petition and providing evidence that the prior exemption was granted based on fraud or mistake.