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Harrington discusses changes to Hilltop apartment lease to shift electric costs and 30-day notice language
Summary
The commission reviewed a draft update to the Hilltop apartment lease that would allow the city to adjust monthly rent and service fees — including potentially separating electric costs — with at least 30 days’ written notice.
The Harrington City Commission reviewed a proposed update to the standard lease used at the city-owned Hilltop apartment complex during its July 15 meeting. The draft lease language would explicitly allow the city to change monthly rent, services provided and fees with at least 30 days’ written notice to residents.
What was proposed: staff presented a lease draft that specifies the city may change monthly rent and service fees by giving residents 30 days’ written notice. Staff said the leases in practice operate like month-to-month tenancies over time and that the 30-day notice clause is intended to provide procedural authority to adjust costs without requiring court proceedings.
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