ions regarding advanced notification, security, fire standards, pest control, the operation of dangerous equipment, utility interruptions, the use of potentially dangerous construction materials, and the protection of tenants and their property from exposure to natural elements. (Amended by Ord. No. 184,080, Eff. 2/19/16.) 9. The Commission shall have the authority to adopt any regulations necessary to implement this section. (Added by Ord. No. 184,080, Eff. 2/19/16.) B. Authority of the Commission and Hearing Officers . 1. (Amended by Ord. No. 156,597, Eff. 5/20/82, Oper. 5/15/82.) A designated hearing officer shall have the authority, in accordance with such guidelines as the Commission may establish, to grant increases in the rent for a rental unit, or for two or more rental units located in the same housing complex, upon receipt of an application for adjustment filed by the landlord and after notice and hearing, if the hearing officer finds that such increase is in keeping with the purposes of this chapter and that the maximum rent or maximum adjusted rent otherwise permitted pursuant to this chapter does not constitute a just and reasonable return on the rental unit or units. The following are factors, among other relevant factors as the Commission may determine, which may be considered in determining whether a rental unit yields a just and reasonable return: a. property taxes; b. reasonable operating and maintenance expenses; c. the extent of capital improvements made to the building in which the rental unit is located as distinguished from ordinary repair, replacement and maintenance; d. living space, and the level of housing services; e. substantial deterioration of the rental units other than as a result of ordinary wear and tear; f. failure to perform ordinary repair, replacement and maintenance; and g. financing costs on the property if such financing was obtained prior to June 1, 1978 and if it contains either a balloon payment or variable rate provision. 2. Anti-Speculation Provision .