Salinas City Council Repeals Rent Stabilization Ordinance

The Salinas City Council voted 5-2 to repeal the rent stabilization program, which had capped rent increases for multifamily units built before February 1, 1995. The program, which took effect on January 1, required landlords to register all residential properties within city limits and provide relocation assistance for tenants facing no-fault evictions. During a contentious public comment period, several landlords voiced opposition, while many renters urged the council to keep the program. "I don't understand how you expect our youth to come back to Salinas, knowing that they can't afford it, so I don't think that you're even considering your...