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by legitster 1276 days ago
I mean, this is an owner-occupied property. I can understand not wanting the city to force two random families to live with you.

But in this case the city assessing a luxury tax for such a setup seems pretty reasonable.
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ancapsfascists 1276 days ago
She wants to build 4 rental units on a lot in downtown. That's an apartment building. Why should an apartment building with 4 units be exempt from offering affordable housing? She will not be occupying those four units. She will be staying in her fifth unit.
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legitster 1276 days ago
If I paid rent to my parents in college would that make their house a 2-unit rental?

I am okay with a certain amount of gray area in the rental market, especially for informal or family situations. If these units ever hit the general market you can hit them with tighter rules later.

Again, in this case, she would not be exempt, she would pay a one time fee for the housing program.

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ancapsfascists 1275 days ago
Did your parents build 2 additional units in a building detached from their house and charge rent, including to people who weren't you from day 1?

If so, then yes. (Assuming it didn't fall under accessory dwelling unit rules.)

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