Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights took one small step back to credibility at its annual membership meeting Nov. 1.
The election of members to the organization's Steering
State legislation related to affordable housing, rent control and landlord/tenants was more notable this year for what failed than what succeed, according to a report presented to the Rent
Editor:
Some facts about affordable housing in Santa Monica. Most facts come from the Rent Control Boards 2014 Annual Report.
1. There are 28,069 controlled rental units.
2. Income
The City of Santa Monica recently reported a drop in municipal water use of 52 percent, but some Santa Monica apartment owners say city policies are making it difficult to
This is the third in a series of articles on housing in Santa Monica. Other topics have included workforce housing, the role of development agreements in producing affordable housing, and
By Michael Feinstein. Inside/Outside. July 27, 2015
"How can residents better talk to each other on issues of public policy?" That question stayed with me when I
The Rent Control Board has closed a loophole in rules that may have allowed some landlords to illegally raise rents on some tenants.
At their May meeting, the board changed
At the Rent Control Board meeting May 14, chairmanChristopher Walton announced that the 2015 annual general adjustment percentage will be 0.4 percent, based on the application of the formula
The Rent Control Board wants landlords to prove they're doing everything they can to save water before allowing any penalties to be passed along to tenants.When City
The upcoming meeting of the Rent Control Board will include discussions to help renters get paid and potentially avoid paying out.
Two long-gestating items will return for discussion at
Rent control continues to be a boon for those who have it, but every year fewer residents have access to rent protections, according to an annual report presented to the
