If a Landlord recently spent money to improve the conditions a Rental Unit, and the Landlord believes the maximum allowable Rent Increase is not enough to recover the expense, are there any options under the Ordinance for the Landlord?

A Landlord may submit a Capital Improvement Petition to the City to request a separate pass-through cost that may be charged to Tenant(s) in addition to the Rent for a Rental Unit. Detailed documentation of expense and adherence to specific provisions of the Ordinance. See SAMC § 8-3143 and the Ordinance Regulations, Policies and Procedures for all necessary requirement and procedures.