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The Rent Control Board came into existence as a result of a vote of the people on April 10, 1979. |
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The Board shall have the following powers and duties: |
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(1 Set the rent ceilings for all controlled rental units. |
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(2) Require registration of all controlled rental units under Section 1803(q). |
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(3) Establish a base rent ceiling on rents under Section 1804(b). |
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(4) To make adjustments in the rent ceiling in accordance with Section 1805. |
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(5) Set rents at fair and equitable levels in order to achieve the intent of this Article. |
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(6) Hire and pay necessary staff, including hearing examiners and personnel to issue order, rules and |
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regulations, conduct hearings and charge fees. |
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(7) Make such studies, surveys and investigations, conduct such hearings, and obtain such information |
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as is necessary to carry out is powers and duties. |
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(8) Report annually to the City Council of the City of Santa Monica on the status of controlled rental |
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(9) Remove rent controls under Section 1803(r). |
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(10) Issue permits for removal of controlled rental units from rental housing market under |
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(11) Administer oaths and affirmations and subpoena witnesses. |
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(12) Establish rules and regulations for deducting penalties and settling civil claims under |
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(13) Refer violations of this Article to appropriate authorities for criminal prosecution. |
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(14) Seek injunctive and other civil relief under Section 1811. |
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(15) Charge and collect registration fees, including penalties for late payments. |
