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Richmond Rent Board affirms habitability findings, trims $99.60 PG&E portion from tenant restitution
Summary
On Nov. 19, 2025 the Richmond Rent Board affirmed a hearing examiner’s finding that a tenant experienced habitability problems (mold, defective window, electrical issues) and modified the restitution award from $5,053.65 to $4,954.05 by removing $99.60 attributed to a PG&E outage.
The Richmond Rent Board on Nov. 19 affirmed a hearing examiner’s finding that a tenant suffered habitability deficiencies — including a leaky window, mold, and electrical problems — and reduced the restitution award by $99.60, removing the portion the board found attributable to a PG&E outage.
General Counsel Charles Ochinuga summarized the hearing record and recommended the board affirm the examiner’s factual findings but modify the restitution amount. Ochinuga told the board the tenant testified the unit had a “leaky window that was close to an outlet” and that she noticed…
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