Posts Tagged ‘rent control’
Proposition 21 Defeated
2020 has been a tough year for the rental market in California in many ways but, the good news is that Proposition 21 was defeated on November 3rd. This means that State-wide rent control will not come into effect in California anytime soon. Does this mean that we will see full rent control in the…
Read MoreHow will Proposition 21 rent control measure impact Fresno-area residents? It’s complicated
Will the passage of Proposition 21 lead to lower rents for Fresno and central San Joaquin Valley residents? It depends on whom you ask. The “Local Rent Control Initiative” is fracturing old alliances and pitting friends against each other. It is supported by California’s Democratic party but opposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat. It…
Read MoreWhat Is AB 828? Learn More About A Proposal to Cut Rents By 25%
If you own rental properties in the Central Valley, or elsewhere in California, one of the most important bills that you should be aware of right now is AB 828. If approved, this bill would give courts the ability to cut rents by 25% for 12 months. What does this mean to you? Let’s say…
Read MoreHow Will California’s New Rent Cap Help You?
Rent control has been a central issue for politicians in California since the November 2018 elections. Now that statewide rent control is becoming a reality many people want to know how rent control will affect them, In this article, we will provide you with several helpful tips on what to expect from statewide rent control…
Read MoreWhat Are the Critics Saying About Rent Control in California?
Once it’s signed by Governor Newsom, AB 1482 will be the Golden State’s real foray into rent control. Sadly, the state isn’t done yet because many politicians and tenants support even more stringent rent control efforts but the big question is what are all of the critics saying about rent control in California? The Critics…
Read MoreAB 1482 Advances In Senate
Is rent control in California getting closer to becoming a reality? If our elected officials have their say, they answer to this question would be yes, especially thanks to AB 1482. What is AB 1482? It’s a new bill that if signed by Governor Newsom will impose statewide rent control and make it illegal for…
Read MoreWhat Is California’s Rent Cap Bill? How Does It Affect Renters?
Following the defeat of Proposition 10 during the November 2018 elections, California’s elected officials have been working overtime to pass some form of rent control and the Rent Cap Bill looks like the State of California is finally heading in the direction of statewide rent control. What Is the Rent Cap Bill? If the bill…
Read MoreCalifornia Rent Control Update
Are you searching for information about rent control in California? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this article we will provide you with the latest information about rent control in the Golden State. What’s Happened After The November 2018 Election? The November 2018 election was supposed to be the beginning of rent…
Read MoreCalifornia Legislature News – Rent Control Efforts Continue
In the November 2018 election, efforts to repeal Costa Hawkins and establish rent control was stopped at the ballot box but the desire among many political activist groups to see statewide rent control enacted hasn’t died. With Oregon recently approving statewide rent control, many groups hope that rent control will be enacted here especially with…
Read MoreCosta Hawkins Update – Learn More About What’s Happening In The California Rental Market
This November, Californians will vote on a ballot proposal to repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, known most commonly as simply “Costa-Hawkins.” The statewide law, enacted in 1995, limits rent control to buildings built before February of 1995 and prohibits municipalities from expanding rent control to include “vacancy control.” Vacancy control means taking away the right of…
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