East Palo Alto, CA · San Mateo County
Petición B – Reducciones en el Mantenimiento y Servicios, Problemas de Habitabilidad y/o Falla en Proveer Mantenimiento y Servicios Requeridos por la Ley
Esta petición permite que un inquilino solicite una reducción de renta o devolución por problemas de mantenimiento, habitabilidad o servicios de vivienda.
What this form is
El inquilino describe problemas de habitabilidad, mantenimiento, violaciones del código o pérdidas de servicios de vivienda, y explica cómo afectan el uso y disfrute de la unidad. La petición solicita información sobre avisos al propietario, documentación, fechas, renta pagada y la reducción solicitada. Incluye opciones para pedir una inspección y que se determine si la unidad está registrada adecuadamente.
Who needs it
Un inquilino que solicita una reducción de renta o devolución debido a problemas de mantenimiento, habitabilidad o servicios de vivienda puede completar esta petición.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This petition is completed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and the form requests supporting records or attachments for reported problems and expenses.
How to submit this form
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Download The Petition
Download the Spanish Petición B PDF.
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Complete The Petition
Describe each problem, its effects, notices to the owner, relevant dates, rent paid, and the reduction or refund requested.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Attach additional pages as needed, copies of written notices if available, and documentation of expenses or reported problems.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Petición B used for?
- Tenants use it to request a rent reduction or refund and report maintenance, habitability, code, or housing-service problems affecting their rental unit.
- What information does the petition ask for?
- It asks about the problems, their effects, notices to the owner, supporting documentation, dates, rent paid, and the requested reduction. It also includes options concerning an inspection and unit registration.
- Do I need a notary for Petición B?
- No. This petition has no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it. The form requests supporting records or attachments for reported problems and expenses.
- How do I submit Petición B?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Petición B – Reducciones en el Mantenimiento y Servicios, Problemas de Habitabilidad y/o Falla en Proveer Mantenimiento y Servicios Requeridos por la Ley doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another East Palo Alto form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.