Alameda temporarily caps rent increases at 8 percent
The Alameda City Council on Wednesday night approved a temporary freeze on rent increases in excess of 8 percent.
The moratorium, which also includes just-cause for eviction, is scheduled to last 65 days. Moreover, the 8 percent cap applies cumalitively over 12 months, meaning that if a property owner gave an increase of 5 percent four months ago, the owner is limited to a 3 percent increase now. See the ordinace for more details.
Dozens of CAA members attended the meeting, helping to keep the moratorium temporary. Tenant groups were seeking permanent rent control.
Dozens of CAA members attended the meeting, helping to keep the moratorium temporary.
The meeting at one point turned violent, a first for the Bay Area rent control debate. This article in today’s Contra Costa Times provides details on the meeting and offers context on the ongoing push for rent control in the region.
In addition to Wednesday’s temporary moratorium, the City Council recently adopted a stronger mediation program to review rises in rent.
It’s critical that Alameda rental owners comply with the recently changed Alameda Rent Review Ordinance and abide by a series of good management practices to help build greater communication with residents and compliance with local laws.
CAA has created this brochure to help owners understand what’s at stake, to help them comply with the rent review ordinance, and prevent rent control from coming to Alameda.