pgm123 t1_ja9ebof wrote on February 27, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Reply to comment by Sonic_Snail in D.C. Tenants in Rent-Controlled Units Could See as Much as 8.9 Percent Increases by rennbrig

I think it would be nice to gradually expand that date, at least on an experimental basis. Maybe set it at 35 years or something.

ShimbyHimbo t1_jaapz1q wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:55 AM

35 years just means that rent stabilization only applies to older, likely outdated and lower quality units.

pgm123 t1_jaas277 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:10 AM

It currently only applies to units built before 1976.

ShimbyHimbo t1_jaatffj wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:20 AM

Yes, which many in this thread believe isn't enough. 35 years would only add 12 years of units with the newest being in the late 80s. Every year, it would add a year more of units, but I would have to look at building permits issued by year to determine if that's even a significant number of units.

pgm123 t1_jaau3hs wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:25 AM

I'm advocating for something based on the age of the unit instead of a hard date. 35 years is a suggestion to not be too disruptive when experimenting.

ShimbyHimbo t1_jaaudvr wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:27 AM

I understand what you're arguing, but 35 years is more generous than similar laws around the country, which typically use 15-20 years.

pgm123 t1_jaauhy3 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:28 AM

Sure. Whatever. I wasn't married to 35 years. I was advocating changing from 1975.