Do I need a notary for the rent correction petition?

No. The form does not require a notary, but both parties sign and date a declaration under penalty of perjury.

How do I submit the rent correction petition?

Submit the completed petition with supporting documents to the East Palo Alto Rent Stabilization Program at the address shown on the form. It also lists an email and fax.

Who must complete and sign this petition?

Both the landlord and the tenant must complete and sign the petition for an individual rent adjustment.

What documents should accompany the petition?

Include documentation supporting the claim that the previously reported information was incorrect and the requested correction.

East Palo Alto, CA · San Mateo County

No notary required

Stipulated Petition to Correct Maximum Allowable Rent Modification Based on Error Correction

This petition lets a landlord and tenant jointly request correction of errors in information used to calculate the unit’s Maximum Allowable Rent.

What this form is

The East Palo Alto Rent Stabilization Program form requests a change to a previously established Maximum Allowable Rent when information reported by the landlord was incorrect. Both the landlord and tenant must complete and sign it, explain the errors and provide the correct information. Supporting documentation must accompany the petition, and the program administrator may contact them for more information.

Who needs it

A landlord and tenant in a rent-regulated unit who jointly seek to correct errors used to calculate its Maximum Allowable Rent need this petition.

How to submit it

Submit the petition and supporting documents to the City of East Palo Alto Rent Stabilization Program, 2415 University Avenue, 2nd floor, East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The form also lists [email protected] and fax 650-853-3115.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; both parties sign and date a declaration under penalty of perjury, but the form does not require notarization.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Petition
Download the stipulated petition for correcting a Maximum Allowable Rent modification.
2
Complete The Form Together
The landlord and tenant complete the sections about the rental unit, reported errors, and correct information.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach documentation supporting the claimed errors and requested correction.
4
Submit To The Rent Program
Send the signed petition and attachments to the East Palo Alto Rent Stabilization Program using the contact details on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the rent correction petition?: No. The form does not require a notary, but both parties sign and date a declaration under penalty of perjury.
How do I submit the rent correction petition?: Submit the completed petition with supporting documents to the East Palo Alto Rent Stabilization Program at the address shown on the form. It also lists an email and fax.
Who must complete and sign this petition?: Both the landlord and the tenant must complete and sign the petition for an individual rent adjustment.
What documents should accompany the petition?: Include documentation supporting the claim that the previously reported information was incorrect and the requested correction.

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This Stipulated Petition to Correct Maximum Allowable Rent Modification Based on Error Correction doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another East Palo Alto form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.