Santa Barbara Proposes Rent Caps and Eviction Changes

Santa Barbara’s City Council is poised to vote on sweeping rent and eviction reforms, including rent caps tied to inflation or 3%—whichever is lower—and new rules for landlords who want to remove units from the rental market. The proposals, set for a July 28 vote, also establish a rent stabilization board with tenant and landlord representation to handle appeals and enforce rules. Landlords can request higher increases for major repairs or investment returns, while tenants can petition for rent reductions due to habitability issues. New buildings and condos are exempt, and unregistered landlords risk penalties like losing the right to collect rent. Public input ends July 10—don’t miss your chance to weigh in. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5439952fb1d68a76