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prohibits no-fault evictions based on substantial remodel until the end of 2022. As a result, while the Long Beach ordinance will take effect in 2022, due to the current County ban on no-fault evictions for substantial remodel, such tenancy terminations will not be permissible for the duration of this year.
As background, the City Council initiated discussions regarding no-fault evictions based on substantial remodel and concerns raised in July 2021 and at that time, directed staff to explore the scope of the issue within the City, the feasibility and cost of establishing a Tenant Habitability Program, and to engage with involved stakeholders. Due to our strong advocacy efforts, the City Council rejected a proposal that would have prohibited all tenancy terminations based on substantial remodel and resulted in the creation of a Tenant Habitability Program which staff estimated would have cost $2 million annually. This rejected option would have discouraged vital rehabilitation to the City’s predominately aging housing stock.
We encourage members with properties in the City of Long Beach to review the details of the Long Beach ordinance in combination with the Los Angeles County eviction moratorium and seek appropriate legal advice.
West Hollywood City Council Adopts Amendments to the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Regulation- Non- RSO Rental Units within the City Will Be Subject to the City’s Rent Registry
At the February 7th City Council meeting, the Council adopted on first reading, with minimal discussion, numerous amendments to the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance and related regulations. As a procedural matter the ordinance must be voted on a second time prior to adoption. The 2nd reading is scheduled for the February 22nd City Council meeting.
The amendments include imposing limitations on pet deposits and allowances for renters to have small pets, expanding rent registration requirements to all rental units in the City, expanding the types of flooring subject to
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maintenance schedule requirements, clarifying prohibitions on side agreements for housing services and use of Ratio Utility Billing Systems (RUBS), and requiring registration of onsite resident manager information, when applicable and related penalties. Additionally, amendments were made to the rent stabilization regulations related to administrative determinations on disputed registration information, integrating rent concessions into the initial base rent calculation, and the effective date of rent decreases and restoration of rent.
The City’s expansion of the rent registry to non-rent stabilized properties was first raised by the City Council in October 2021. From the onset, the Association expressed strong opposition to such expansion. Additionally, we contended that City Staff failed to provide any legitimate regulatory basis for expanding applicability of the rent registry to non-rent stabilized units and in the absence of a legitimate regulatory basis the related fee would be deemed an illegal tax. The ordinance provisions relative to the expansion of the rent registry will be effective January 1, 2023 to provide adequate time for implementation, outreach and education to City property owners and determining the associated programmatic fee.
West Hollywood City Council Establishes Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Address Renter Protections
On February 7th, the West Hollywood City Council unanimously approved a motion to establish an Ad Hoc Subcommittee on tenant protections. Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne and Council Member Horvath were appointed to the Ad Hoc Subcommittee and tasked with reviewing the County’s eviction moratorium, determining ways that the City should promote and support renter protections locally, and/or possible development of an alternative long-term plan for West Hollywood residents.
This article is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions regarding your property or specific tenancies and the requirements of any local law changes described herein, please consult with an attorney.
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