This resolution supports The Justice for Renters Act, which will be on the November 5, 2024, ballot in California, and it reaffirms San Francisco's backing for repealing the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. The Costa-Hawkins law limits rent control measures, and the resolution aims to enhance tenant protections.
Resolution supporting The Justice for Renters Act, a California State Proposition on the November 5, 2024, ballot; and reaffirming the City and County of San Francisco’s support for repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to support the Justice for Renters Act, which aims to repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act in California.
The Justice for Renters Act was proposed to the California Attorney General's office for preparation of title and summary, aiming to repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act.
The Board unanimously passed a resolution (File #171166) supporting California State Assembly Bill 1506, which aimed to repeal the Costa-Hawkins Act, but the bill failed to pass out of committee.
The Board passed a resolution (File #180785) supporting California State Proposition 10, reaffirming the city's support for the repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Act.
The Board introduced a resolution (File #240684) supporting the Justice for Renters Act, which is set for the November 5, 2024 ballot.
The Board adopted the resolution supporting the Justice for Renters Act, reaffirming the city's stance against the Costa-Hawkins Act.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, allowing it to become effective without her approval due to the time limit set by the charter.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
