Burlingame rejects just-cause-eviction proposal, but threat still looms
Despite repeated demands from renter groups over the past year, the Burlingame City Council last week declined to move forward with an eviction-for-cause ordinance.
The ordinance was one of several proposals being considered during a study session.
Other ideas from Mayor Terry Nagel included a mediation program and requiring property owners to pay relocation assistance for tenants who get a 60-day notice to terminate a tenancy.
Despite the public and local rental owners having roughly 72 hours to respond to the July 13 meeting, CAA Tri-County assembled a small coalition of local rental owners and Realtors to attend the meeting and oppose the harmful proposals offered by the mayor.
Results from Monday can be attributed to months of work by CAA staff and members who educated Burlingame elected officials on market dynamics, the dangers of just-cause eviction and efforts by rental owners to be ethical operators.
Members of the City Council acknowledged that a just-cause eviction ordinance and other “renter protection” mandates do not create affordable housing opportunities. Instead, the council expressed its preference for creating secondary dwelling units and other approaches that address the region’s housing shortage.
Moreover, the council encouraged CAA Tri-County and its members to remain engaged and continue advocating for fair and reasonable rental practices.
CAA Tri-County looks forward to its ongoing relationship with the city, its residents and business leaders.
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