HomeMy WebLinkAboutRental Housing Board 06.03.20Rental Housing Advisory Board
June 3, 2020
4:00 PM
To Whom It May Concern:
Please note the City of Oshkosh Rental Housing Advisory Board will meet on WEDNESDAY, June 3,
2020 at 4:00 in Room 406 (Council Chambers) at Oshkosh City Hall, 215 Church Avenue to consider
the following agenda:
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Citizen Statements
D. Approval of Minutes- February 12, 2020
F. Discussion Regarding Eviction Moratorium Ending May 26tn.
E. Adjourn
Rental Housing Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
February 12, 2020
Present: Danny Garcia, Timothy Ernst, Steve Herman, Todd Hutchison Linda Jevaltas,
Margy Davey
Excused: Katrina DeGroot
Staff: Allen Davis Community Development Director; John Zarate, Chief Building
Inspector; Andrea Flanigan, Recording Secretary
Call To Order
Mr. Ernst Called the meeting to order at 3:30 PM.
Citizen Statements
No one appeared for citizen statements.
Approval of Minutes- December 11, 2019
The minutes of the December 11, 2019 meeting were approved as distributed.
(Davey/Herman)
Attorney Forsgren
Mr. Forsgren discussed with the board services he is able to provide to students regarding
housing. He stated he supports the rental housing inspection program since it shows
initiative by the City to keep tenants and students safe.
Mr. Garcia asked Attorney Forsgren's opinion on an ordinance that would prohibit landlords
from discouraging participation in the rental inspection program.
Mr. Forsgren stated he would like to see something like that but believes it would be difficult
to enforce.
Mr. Ernst inquired if students are aware of the rental inspection program.
Mr. Forsgren stated he believes some students are aware of it but it wouldn't hurt to send out
an e-mail or more information to the students regarding the program.
The board discussed different ways for outreach with Mr. Forsgren and how best to educate
students about renting and information regarding the inspections program.
New Tenant Law
Mr. Garcia stated he would look at drafting language and bringing it forth to the City
Manager and City Attorney. The ordinance would prohibit landlords from discouraging
rental inspections.
The board agreed to move ahead with it.
Bill of Rights
Mr. Ernst stated he has been working on a tenant bill of rights which lists 10 opportunities
and rights tenants have while living in a property. In discussion with the City Manager, it was
decided a resolution in support of the Bill of Rights for Tenants would be the best way to
proceed.
Code Compliance — Landlord Training
Mr. Ernst is preparing a powerpoint presentation and breaking down the inspection checklist
into interior and exterior. In the presentation there will be state and local laws and how the
different items on that checklist fit into those laws. There will also be hints and tips to make
corrections.
Ms. Davey asked if this was targeted towards landlords.
Mr. Ernst stated it would be geared towards landlords that have not been in compliance with
the inspections or have not made the repairs.
Social and Traditional Media Update
Mr. Zarate stated the board has decided to have a theme or topic for each month. January was
fire safety and February will be about the importance of renter's insurance.
Mr. Ernst stated energy efficiency would be a good topic for March.
Ms. Davey stated there is a program for landlords where they can benefit from improving
their property.
Mr. Zarate stated if there are anymore topics the board would like to have on social media to
e-mail him.
Inspections Update
Mr. Zarate stated there was 1 inspection out of 200 letters that were sent out to tenants. There
were two other inspections called in around the University that had just moved in and
wanted an inspection. Staff did not consider this a complaint based call because the students
had just moved in and were calling about the inspection program. The average number of
violations per inspection was 7.
Ms. Davey suggested the inspector could leave his card behind for the students to pass along
to friends.
Residency Requirements for Landlords
Mr. Ernst stated there are several communities across the US which have residency
requirements. The City does require a landlord or property agent to register with the City so
there is a contact person if contact should need to be made. A variety of cities have taken it a
step further and required the landlord or agent to live in the City or within a certain distance
of the city. Various communities have found it helps deal with a lot of common problems such
as mold and ensuring reliable maintenance. Mr. Enrst would like to amend part of the
ordinance to include residency in the City along with registration.
Mr. Herman stated Council struggled with requiring landlords to register and does not
believe they would approve of requiring residency.
Mr. Hutchison stated he does not understand what this would solve by approving a residency
requirements. Mr. Hutchison has seen this in Milwaukee and it created issues when it comes
to tracking and trying to verify that the agent or owner does in fact live in the City. There
ends up being a lot of turn over and is extremely difficult to track.
Mr. Garcia stated if these out of state landlords see there is a residency requirement, it could
end up hindering development in the future. They may not be able to meet the requirement
and go somewhere else.
Mr. Herman stated the main reason for the registration of landlords was for the police
department. If there was an issue at the property they could contact the owner.
A majority of the board agreed action on this was not necessary at this time.
Follow Up to January 28th Workshop
This workshop discussed impediments to fair housing and the Community Development
Block Grant program (CDBG).
Mr. Ernst stated there was a lot of good information in the literature.
Future Agenda Items- April 8th 2020
— New Tenant Law
— Bill of Rights
— Code Compliance
— Social Media Updates
— Inspection Update
— Action Plan and Strategic Plan
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:18 (Davey/Jevaltas)
Information Provided to Council from City
Attorney Lorenson
Municipal Options Pertaining to Potential Assistance for Landlords & Tenants
During & After the COVID-19 Emergency
1. Current Status of Renter Protections
a. WI Emergency Order #15 — Expires May 26, 2020
i. On March 27, 2020 an Emergency Order was issued putting a 60
day ban on the filing of rental eviction actions.
ii. The emergency order expires at the end of the day on May 26, 2020.
iii. Nothing in the order relieves an individual from paying their rent.
b. Federal CARES Act— Expires July 25, 2020
i. On March 27, 2020 — Federal Gov. passed the CARES Act.
ii. For 120 days, the Act prohibits evictions and the accrual of
interest/penalties for renters living in properties that (1) are
federally subsidized, or (2) have federally backed mortgages.
Expires on July 25, 2020.
iii. It's estimated this covers at least 25% of rental properties.
iv. There are a few more nuances to this Act that may help certain
renters, but the major benefit will be in sub (ii) above.
2. Municipal Options - Stopping Evictions/Reducing Rent
Can't be done at City level
1. Wis. Stat. § 66.1010 prohibits the City from enacting an ordinance
prohibiting a landlord from pursuing an eviction action.
2. Wis. Stat. § 66.1015 prohibits the City from regulating the amount
of rent or fees charged for a residential tenancy.
3. Wis. Stat. § 704.07 prohibits City from abating (reducing) rent
unless it is related to conditions that materially affect the health or
safety of the tenant or substantially affect the use and occupancy
(i.e. mold, hole in roof, etc.)
3. Possible Avenues for Relief
a. Rental Relief Fund
i. Other cities have done this. A few we have found are included
below:
1. Orlando - allocated $1.8 million. Ran out of funds in one
week.
2. Boston - $3 million. Had to shift to "lottery" based on
number of applications.
3. Seattle/King County - allocated $5 million through United
Way. Received 7,000 applications in two days. Shut down
program until further funding is available.
4. LA County - Looking to implement in the next 30 days.
5. Chicago - Grant program. Forms are online. No report on
effect of program yet.
6. San Antonio - Voluntary participation by landlords. They
have to agree to forgive 25% of rent, and City would pay the
remaining 75%.
7. Volusia County, FL - Forms online.
8. A brief internet search did not reveal any WI cities have
started a rental assistance program yet
ii. Issues to Consider:
1. How much money can be allocated?
a. Potential Source(s) of Funding
i. CDBG Funds
ii. Healthy Neighborhoods
b. What happens if applications exceed funding?
2. Criteria
a. Proof that loss was attributable to COVID?
b. Household income limitations? Consider # of
occupants? Total income and expenses of living unit?
Consideration of other sources of relief -
unemployment compensation? UW programs?
c. Do they need to have been current on rent at
Declaration of Emergency?
d. Does it actually stop the eviction?
i. If this is the second time in the last twelve
months that the tenant has received notice for
non-payment, paying rent will NOT stop the
eviction.
e. Inspection requirement for rental properties?
3. Who will supervise administration of funds?
4. Would landlords be required to waive default in order to
receive payment? Forgive a portion of the debt owed?
5. Cap the amounts given out (i.e. $500 per applicant). If we
"cap" the amount, are we going to give funds even if it
doesn't cure the default?
6. Are we going to help homeowners too?
b. Informational Resources
i. Leverage Existing Community Resources - for example: Legal
Aid/Winnebago County Conflict Resolution Center; UWO;
HUD/Sec. 8; etc...
ii. Create Tenant Resource Center/Create a page on City website for
renters with links to resources
COVID 19 Tips/ Information for Landlords
and Tenants on City of Oshkosh Website
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O,'I,u,KOSH TENANTS
Let your landlord know if you or anyone else in
your household experiences a loss of income.
Remember —your landlord wants to avoid eviction
as much as you do. Work out a payment
plan as soon as possible with your landlord.
GET TOUCH!
Call 2-1-1 or Text Your Zip Code to 898211
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(608) 313-1337 (Rock Co.)
(262) 728-8297 (Walworth Co,)
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La Crosse, Monroe, and Burnett;: Clark, Rusk,
Kewaunee, Manitowoc,
Counties Served: Dane,
Vernon Sawyer,. Taylor, and
and Sheboygan
Waukesha, Jefferson .'.
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Phone: (603) 782-4877
Phone; (920) 682-3737
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Counties Served: Brown,
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Florence,; Forest. Langlnde,
Lincoln, Marathon, and Ashland, Bayfield,
Kenosha SS
Marinette, Menominee,
Wood `.Douglas, Iron, and Prue
Oconto, Oneida, Shawano,
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Phone; (715) 424-2581 Phone: (7151392 5127
(262) 63741377 (Ronne Co.)
(262) 657-0340 (Kenosha Co.)
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Claire, Jackson, and
Milwaukee, Ozaukee, and
Richland -Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix
Trempealeau
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Phone: (609) 935.2326 Ext. Phone: (715) 2654271 1
Phone: '.
Phone: (414) 326-2898
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(715) 836-7511 (Eau Claire Co,1
(715) 985-2391. (Buffalo,
Trempeleau, Jackson Co.)