Acidosis and alkalosis are categorized by the cause of the condition. Respiratory acidosis or respiratory alkalosis results from abnormalities of the respiratory system. Metabolic acidosis or metabolic alkalosis results from all causes other than abnormal respiratory functions.
According to the San Francisco Tenants Union, the maximum allowable annual rent increase is 1.9 percent. Follingstad was served with a 415 percent rent increase, even though the Bernal Heights home that she occupies would appear to be protected by the city's rent-control laws. Per the Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco, a tenants'-rights organization, rent control applies to most any building built before June 1979, including the 1924 house in question.
However, having said this, if you request a new a/c and sign the necessary papers, the landlord can increase your rent 1/40th (or 1/60th in buildings with more than 35 apartment units, effective Sept. 24, 2011) of the cost of the appliance, which remains part of your rent for the remainder of your tenancy.