Housing News
Marin IJ: "Hidden" Tax Rule Could Burden California Renters
An obscure California tax rule may cause thousands of tenants in buildings bought by Joint Powers Authorities (JPAs) to pay unexpected fees. California, Housing News, Media, Policy, Tenant Protections, 9/1/2023Marin IJ: Proposed Assembly Bill 12 Would Cap Security Deposit Costs
High security deposit costs are large contributing factors to the housing crisis in California. Assembly Bill 12 would cap these costs.California, Policy, State Legislation, Tenant Protections, 6/12/2023North Bay Business Journal: Proposed Assembly Bill 12 Would Rein In Security Deposit Costs
California, Policy, Tenant Protections, 5/31/2023
Marin IJ: Threat of Displacement in the Canal Neighborhood is Growing
The Canal neighborhood in San Rafael is facing increasing rates of displacement.Canal neighborhood, Housing News, Policy, Tenant Protections, 2/9/2024
Marin IJ: Fairfax Establishes System to Review Rent Control Challenges
Fairfax Town Council have created a new system to process tenant complaints and challenges to their landlords. This includes new rules for hearings regarding landlords implementing rent increases.Fairfax, Housing News, Policy, Tenant Protections, 3/11/2024Marin IJ: New Fairfax Tenant Protections Go Into Effect October 6
Fairfax town council members voted unanimously to approve tenant protection amendments, which will go into effect on October 6.Fairfax, Tenant Protections, 9/11/2023Marin IJ: Fairfax Council Adopts Renter Protection Laws
Fairfax, Policy, Tenant Protections, 4/7/2019
KQED: Larkspur Rent Control Wins with 51.4% of the Votes
KQED is actively tracking the Marin County election results. The most recent update shows that Measure D won with 51.4% of the vote.Larkspur, Housing News, Policy, Tenant Protections, 3/13/2024SF Chronicle: Larkspur Rent Control Passes
A live election map shows the results of Marin County voters. The Measure D in Larkspur for rent control passed.Larkspur, Housing News, Policy, Tenant Protections, 3/10/2024KQED: Larkspur residents will vote on rent stabilization in March 5th ballot
On the March 5th ballot, Larkspur residents will vote on Measure D. This measure determines whether or not to approve and implement the rent stabilization ordinance originally passed by City Council. MEHC supports this ordinance.Larkspur, Housing News, Tenant Protections, 2/26/2024Marin IJ: Larkspur Will Have Rent Control On The Ballot
Due to a certified referendum against rent control, Larkspur City Council has voted to put the rent control ordinance on the 2024 ballot.Larkspur, Tenant Protections, 11/2/2023Marin IJ: A Referendum Petition Has Been Filed Against Larkspur Over Rent Control
A referendum petition has officially been filed against Larkspur over its rent control ordinance. MEHC supports rent control in Larkspur. Larkspur, Housing News, Lawsuits, Policy, Tenant Protections, 10/22/2023Marin IJ: Larkspur Approves Rent Control Cap at 7%
Larkspur City Council voted in a 3-1 decision to adopt rent control ordinances and cap rent increases at 5% plus inflation or 7%, whichever is lower. Larkspur, Housing News, Tenant Protections, 9/7/2023Marin IJ: Larkspur draft rent control ordinance would cap increases at 7%
Larkspur, Policy, Tenant Protections, 5/24/2023
Marin IJ: Plan For Marin Racial Equity Project Details Need For Rent Stabilization
Marin has allocated $1.7M in funds to go towards racial equity. Part of the plan for how to utilize the funding includes creating a countywide rent stabilization program.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Policy, Tenant Protections, 2/11/2024Marin IJ: Rent Control and Tenant Protections Are Needed for Marin County
Tens of thousands of renters in Marin are struggling to face the reality of the rising housing crisis in the county. These tenants are becoming increasingly rent burdened, and rent control and tenant protections are necessities to protect these residents. Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Policy, Tenant Protections, 9/7/2023Marin IJ: Marin nonprofit urges county to enhance renter protections
Due to the end of the COVID-19 rent protections, Marin County residents are facing an increased surge in evictions. Advocates urge the county to implement protections to combat further displacement.Marin County Unincorporated, Policy, Tenant Protections, 5/27/2023Marin IJ: Marin Voice: County communities need stronger protections for renters
The Marin County housing cost crisis continues, and renters are faced with ever increasing rents. Marin County needs to implement anti-displacement policy and rent stabilization.Marin County Unincorporated, Advocacy, Policy, Tenant Protections, 6/23/2023
Marin IJ: San Anselmo adopts rent control ordinance
San Anselmo councilmembers approved 3-2 and have now adopted their rent control ordinance.San Anselmo, Housing News, Policy, Tenant Protections, 4/13/2024Marin IJ: San Anselmo Town Council Advances Rent Control OrdinanceĀ
In a 3-2 vote, San Anselmo Town Council approves the first reading of the proposed rent control ordinance. There will be a second reading on April 9th, and if passed, will be implemented within 30 days of the meeting. San Anselmo, Housing News, Policy, Tenant Protections, 3/29/2024Marin IJ: Town Fine-Tunes Design Standards for Housing Plans
San Anselmo officials are reviewing proposed design standards intended to shield the town from unwanted residential construction.San Anselmo, Housing Element, Tenant Protections, 4/27/2023
Marin IJ: Tenant protections are necessary for Canal residents
The editorial board at the Marin IJ express support for more tenant protections in the Canal neighborhood of San Rafael.San Rafael, Housing News, Policy, Tenant Protections, 5/1/2024Marin IJ: Protections for Canal Neighborhood Residents Are Unanimously Approved
In a unanimous decision, San Rafael city council members approve urgent eviction and tenant protections for residents in the Canal neighborhood.San Rafael, Housing News, Policy, Tenant Protections, 4/17/2024
Marin IJ: Sausalito Renters Facing Eviction Highlight Why Tenants Need Protections
Sausalito renters are facing eviction as their apartment complex will undergo improvements -- but will raise rents as a result. Sausalito, Housing News, Tenant Protections, 9/6/2023Sfist: Sausalito Apartment Complex Trying to Evict Tenants From All 39 Units
Sausalito, Policy, Tenant Protections, 8/23/2023