Maywood, CA · Los Angeles County
Tenant Petition for Rent Adjustment
Maywood tenants use this petition to ask the Building & Planning Department to review a rent increase, reduced housing services, habitability concerns, or another ordinance violation.
What this form is
Tenants can use this petition to request review of a rent increase, seek a rent reduction for decreased housing services or habitability issues, challenge a capital improvement pass-through, or report another ordinance violation. The petition asks for tenant, rental property, and landlord details, rent information, claim details, and supporting documents. Select and complete the applicable attached form, Forms A through E.
Who needs it
A Maywood tenant seeking review or adjustment of rent based on a possible violation of the city’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance should complete this petition.
How to submit it
Submit the petition to the Building & Planning Department in person or email it to [email protected] with the specified subject line. Mail a copy to the landlord within five calendar days and provide the Department proof of service within 10 days.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the tenant declaration and the separate proof of service are signed under penalty of perjury.
How to submit this form
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Download The Petition
Download the Tenant Petition for Rent Adjustment and review the instructions and available claim forms.
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Complete The Petition
Provide tenant, property, and landlord information, select the applicable claim, and explain the claim.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Attach the applicable Form A through E and relevant supporting documents for your claim.
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Submit To The Department
Submit in person or email [email protected] with the required subject line. Mail a copy to the landlord within five calendar days.
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Provide Proof Of Service
Within 10 days, provide the Department proof of service signed under penalty of perjury.
Frequently asked questions
- What can I use the Tenant Petition for Rent Adjustment to request?
- Tenants can request review of an excessive rent increase, a rent reduction for decreased services or habitability problems, review of a capital improvement pass-through, or relief for another ordinance violation.
- How do I submit the Tenant Petition for Rent Adjustment?
- Submit it in person to the Building & Planning Department or email it to [email protected] using the subject line specified on the form. Mail a copy to the landlord within five calendar days.
- Do I need a notary for the Tenant Petition for Rent Adjustment?
- No. The document is signed without a notary. The tenant declaration and separate proof of service are signed under penalty of perjury.
- What supporting documents should I include?
- The petition lists possible supporting documents, including rent notices, receipts, a rental agreement or lease, building or habitability documentation, written notices, and other evidence related to the claim.
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