Tag: California housing law
Proposed Rent Control Expansion Does Not Advance
January 22, 2026 0 CommentA proposed expansion of California’s rent control framework will not move forward this legislative session after failing to advance out of committee. The measure, AB 1157, proposed changes that would have narrowed existing exemptions and imposed stricter limits on allowable rent increases statewide. The bill did not receive sufficient support to proceed…
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AB 246 Overhauled: New Limits on Evictions Tied to Social Security Delays
May 6, 2025 0 CommentAB 246 has undergone a complete transformation. Initially introduced to address rent hikes during wildfire emergencies, the legislation has been rewritten to offer eviction protections to tenants facing Social Security payment delays. This shift in scope brings new obligations for California landlords—particularly those managing tenants on fixed federal incomes. Key Changes Under…
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