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<br />tent Stabilization Ordinance of the City of Colton. SFITIQN 1.01 STATEIEVI OF PURFOSE A. There is presently,
<br />within the City of Colton, an increasing number of apartment dmelli.ng units which if left uncontrolled will result
<br />in inequitable rent increases and reduction in maintenance to maximize profits for owners. This results in blighted
<br />areas which become a burden to other taxpayers of Colton. B. ybbile tore owners are in somewhat a different
<br />position in that they have a substantial investment in a residence for which space is rented or leased. Alternative
<br />sites for relocation of mobile homes are difficult to find due to the shortage of vacant spaces, the restrictions
<br />of age, size or style of mobile hares permitted in many parks and related to the installation of mobile hones,
<br />including permits, landscaping and site preparation. Additionally, the cost of moving a mobile home is substantial
<br />and the risk of damage in moving is significant. The result of these conditions is the creation of a captive market
<br />of mobile home owners and tenants. This immobility, in turn, contributes to the creation of a great imbalance in
<br />the bargaining relationship between park owners and mobile tome park tenants in favor of the park owners. C.
<br />Because rental dwelling units and while hones are often occupied by senior citizens, persons on fixed income and
<br />persons of low or moderate income, exorbitant rent increases fall upon these individuals with particular harshness.
<br />D. IJhile this ordinance is designed to protect renters frau unreasonable rent increases, it recognizes the reed of
<br />rental owners to receive a just and reasonable return on their property and rental increases sufficient to cover
<br />the increased cost of repairs, taxes, maintenance, insurance, upkeep and additional amenities. SEXTIOF 1.02
<br />DEELYIT 0% For the purpose of this ordianance the following words, terms and phrases shall have the following
<br />meaning: A. Apartment -A ram or suite of connection room designed for independent housekeeping but with certain
<br />mechanical conveniences such as heat, light or elevator service in canron with all persons occupying the building.
<br />Sometimes called a flat. B. Apartment house -A building arranged in four (4) suites of connecting coons, each
<br />suite designed for independent housekeeping but with certain services and/or conveniences in cannon with all
<br />persons occupying the apartment house. Sometimes called an apartment building or flat house. Intended to include
<br />apartment complexes as apartment building. C. Apartment Renter -Persons or persons who occupy an apartment or flat
<br />in an apartment house, building or flat house and who pays a fee to the owner or owner's agent for that occupancy.
<br />Saretimes called an apartment lessee or renter. D. Capital Improvements -Those improvements .which materially add
<br />to the value of property, appreciably prolong its useful life, or adapt it to new uses, which are claimed by the
<br />owner as capital expenses for Internal Revenue Code purposes and which are required to be amortized over the useful
<br />life of the improvement pursuant thereto. E. Rent Review Camdssion -The rent review comnssion established by
<br />Section of this ordinance. Also called Camassion. F. Consumer Price Index or C.P.I. The Index known as
<br />"Consumer Price Index for all Urban Wage Consumers: for the Los Angeles -Long Beach -Anaheim Area," (Lase year,
<br />1957), and if published for the San Bernardino-Riverside-0ntario Area for the year 1984, and thereafter. These
<br />documents published by the United States Department of Labor, Bur.of Labor Statistics. G. Hearing Officer -A
<br />person or persons designated by the Commission to conduct mediation and formal hearings, where necessary, pursuant
<br />to the terms of this Chapter and any and all rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. The Commission shall
<br />only designate as a hearing officer, a person or person v%tn have experience and/or training as professional
<br />mediators, hearing officers, arbitrators, or judges. H. Housing Service Those services provided and associated
<br />with the use or occupancy of an apartment unit or mobile tone park space, including but not limited to repairs,
<br />insurance, maintenance, replacement, painting, light, heat, water, laundry facilities and privileges, refuse
<br />removal, parking, recreation facilities, security service, and any other benefits, privileges or facilities
<br />including in any rental agreement or lease. I. �bbile Ikme -A structure designed for human habitation and for
<br />being moved on a street or highway under permit pursuant to Section 35790 of the Vehicle Code.:•bbile tome does not
<br />include a recreational vehicle, as defined in Section 799.24 of the Civil Code or a commercial coach as defined in
<br />Section 18128 of the Health and Safety code. J. ,bbile Hoe Owner or Resident -Any person entitiled to occupy a
<br />mobile hone dw>?lling unit pursuant to rnmerhip thereof or a rental or lease agreement with the owner thereof. K.
<br />�bbile Hare Park or Park -An area of land where two or more mobile here sites are rented, or held out for use, to
<br />accoodate mobile tomes used for human habitation. L. �bbile Home Park Owner or Park Owns The owner, lessor,
<br />operator, manager or designated agent thereof of a mobile ham park. Sometimes referred to as Omer. M. ?bbile
<br />11me Space or Space The site within mobile tome park intended, designed, or used or the location or accommodation
<br />of a moble hone and any accessory structures or appurtenances attached thereto or used in conjunction therewith.
<br />N. Rental Agreeent -An agreement between a mobile here park owner or apartment owner and a tenant or renter
<br />establishing the terms and conditions of a tenancy in a mobile hoe hark or apartment building. A lease is a rental
<br />agreement. 0. Tenant -A mobile hone owner, apartment renter, resident or any other person who has a tenancy in an
<br />apartment or mobile home park under a rental agreement. P. Space Rent, Apartment Rent or Rent The consideration,
<br />including any bonus, benefits, or gratuities demanded or received for and in connection with the use or occupancy
<br />of an apartment within an apartnent house or a mobile home space within a mobile here par's, or for housing services
<br />provided, and security deposits, but exclusive of any amount paid for the use of the mobile hoe as a dwelling
<br />unit. The use or occupancy of a rental unit shall include the exercise of all rights and privileges and use of
<br />facilities, services and amenities accruing to the residents thereof. Q. Rent Increase -Any additional rent
<br />demanded of or paid by a tenant, including any reduction in }musing services without a corresponding reduction in
<br />the monies demanded or paid for rent. R. Tenancy -The right of a tenant to the use of an apartment within an
<br />apartment building or mobile hoe site within a mobile hone park on which to locate, maintain and occupy a nubile
<br />hone, site improvemnts and accessory structures; for human habitation, including the useof th services and
<br />facilities of the apartment building or mobile home park. =ON 1.03 EXE`IPM%S FRQ°h =AGE 11-E PROVAGS OF
<br />THIS CHAIM SHALL NOP .APPLY TO TIE FOLLOWDIG: A. New Space or First Time Space and New Apartnent or First Time
<br />Apartment Rental Exemption -Space rent or space rent increases for new mobile hame spaces or apartment rent or
<br />apartment rent increases for new apartments, where in newly constructed parks or apartment buildings or such units
<br />first rented after the effective date of this Ordinance shall be exempt from the space rent ceiling provisions of
<br />this Chnpter for the duration of such agreement. The exemption as provided for in this section stall terminate upon
<br />the expiration apartment or space rental agreement unless such agreement is renewed or extended by mutual agreement
<br />of the owner and residents. Any such renewiL or axtention of such agreement must meet the criteria set forth below.
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