California’s rent control ballot measure could reverberate across the US • Stateline
In November, Californians will vote on Proposition 33, a proposed repeal of the state’s restrictions on local rent control.| Stateline
The Los Angeles City Council’s Housing and Homelessness Committee on Wednesday will take up proposals that would make the city’s rent stabilization ordinance more restrictive and limit property owners’ ability… The post Los Angeles to consider stricter rent control formula appeared first on California Apartment Association.| California Apartment Association
One year after adopting rent control, and just months after voting to repeal it, the Salinas City Council has sent the issue to voters. On Sept. 23, the council voted… The post Salinas voters to decide future of rent control in 2026 election appeared first on California Apartment Association.| California Apartment Association
The California Apartment Association’s legal battle against Pasadena’s rent control law, Measure H, drew spirited questioning in the Court of Appeal this month, as justices signaled skepticism about some of CAA’s constitutional… The post Court of Appeal weighs CAA’s challenge to Pasadena rent control law after lively oral argument appeared first on California Apartment Association.| California Apartment Association
Economists and legal scholars weigh the trade-offs of rent-control amid rising housing costs. The post What to Do When the Rent is Too High? first appeared on The Regulatory Review.| The Regulatory Review
Earlier today the City Council voted 7-0 (with one abstention) to approve amended legislation prohibiting algorithmic rent fixing, to protect renters by fighting anti-competitive rent hikes in Seattle. Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) sponsored CB 121000, which prohibits landlords from using new software to set higher rents and creates penalties of up to $7500 per... The post Council passes Councilmember Moore’s legislation to help prevent renter displacement appeared first on Seattle...| Seattle City Council Blog
City Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) is bringing forward Council Bill 121000, legislation that prohibits algorithmic rent fixing to combat anti-competitive rent hikes and help prevent displacement. The legislation will receive its first hearing in the Housing and Human Services committee meeting tomorrow, June 11 at 9:30 a.m. “It is already challenging for renters in... The post Councilmember Moore introduces legislation to help prevent renter displacement appeared first on Seatt...| Seattle City Council Blog
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In November, Californians will vote on Proposition 33, a proposed repeal of the state’s restrictions on local rent control.| Stateline
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