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

Reply to comment by pgm123 in D.C. Tenants in Rent-Controlled Units Could See as Much as 8.9 Percent Increases by rennbrig

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.