Concord considers proposal that would roll back city's rent control limits

Concord considers proposal that would roll back city's rent control limits

Concord renters plan to march to city hall on Tuesday evening, in protest of a proposal to allow greater rent increases and loosen eviction restrictions. The proposal is reportedly the result of lobbying by a private organization representing landlords and property owners.

Rent control inventory grows for fifth consecutive year

The number of rent-controlled units in Santa Monica saw a small increase in 2024, marking the fifth consecutive year of growth in the city's protected housing stock, according to an annual report presented by the city's Rent Control Agency. The report, delivered to the Rent Control Board during its recent meeting, showed a net gain […] The post Rent control inventory grows for fifth consecutive year first appeared on Santa Monica Daily Press.

The Council of Concord approved on Tuesday the 5% increase in rent after reviewing an ordinance that had the limit of 3% annual increase. Families and activists marched to express their disagreement with this measure. “We are coming for the tenth or thousandth time before the Council of the city because well eight years ago as you know we brought this struggle of protections for tenants and to stop the increase in rents, and finally we did it bu…