5.44.100 Application for rent adjustment—Hearing—Determination.
A. The hearing officer shall make a final decision no later than twenty days after the conclusion of the hearing. The hearing officer’s decision shall be based on the preponderance of the evidence submitted at the hearing. The decision shall be based on findings. All parties to the hearing shall be advised by mail of the hearing officer’s decision and findings.
B. Pursuant to his or her findings, the hearing officer may:
1. Permit the requested adjustment to become effective, in whole or in part; or
2. Deny the requested adjustment; or
3. Permit or deny, in whole or in part, requested reductions of, or charges for, facilities or services.
C. Any decision of the hearing officer shall be final unless, within fifteen days after mailing of the decision and findings, the owner or any affected tenant appeals the decision.
D. The hearing officer’s charges shall be paid by the city. (Ord. 1117 (part), 1988)