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New ordinance takes effect Tuesday but revisions are coming
New regulations regarding medium-term leases go into effect Tuesday, but concerns from local homeown
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California’s Prop 21 would let cities expand rent control
AMY TAXIN Associated Press Californians will vote on whether to let cities expand rent control as
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Tenants face mold, flooding, broken locks, and break-ins in rent-controlled unit
Laurie Searle loves Santa Monica, so much so that she has the City’s logo tattooed on her wrist.
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Property owners sue city over eviction moratorium
A group of property owners, landlords and management companies have filed a lawsuit against the stat
Read moreCouncil approves new leasing requirements for rental units
Leases shorter than a year in length will soon be illegal in Santa Monica when a newly approved law
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Commercial tenants prepare for the return of rent bills
With the moratorium on commercial evictions set to expire on Sept. 30, the Santa Monica Chamber of C
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SMRR causes a stir
Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights recently endorsed three candidates for the four full-term City
Read moreNew Leasing Requirements for Rental Units
City officials approved new rules governing rental units that prevent landlords from offering leases
Read moreAffordable Housing Opportunity for Seniors
Community Corporation of Santa Monica will soon complete construction of a new building at 1820 14th Street that will provide...
Read moreCouncil to debate new rent restrictions
City officials are proposing new rules governing rental units that would discourage or outright prev
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