This ordinance makes newly constructed housing units that received occupancy certificates between June 14, 1979, and June 13, 1994, subject to rent control, depending on future changes to the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. It also clarifies existing laws regarding exemptions from rent control under Costa-Hawkins.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that newly constructed dwelling units that first received a certificate of occupancy between June 14, 1979, and June 13, 1994, shall be generally subject to rent control, to the extent authorized by a future modification or repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act; and making certain changes to clarify existing law regarding rent control exemptions under Costa-Hawkins.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to address the limitations of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act on San Francisco's rent control policies.
Supervisor Peskin introduced the ordinance to amend the Administrative Code regarding rent control exemptions for newly constructed dwelling units.
The proposed legislation was referred to relevant city departments for review and comment.
The committee amended the ordinance to clarify existing law regarding rent control exemptions and recommended it for further consideration.
The Board of Supervisors continued the item on first reading and made additional amendments to the ordinance.
The ordinance was finally passed by the Board of Supervisors, extending rent control to newly constructed units under certain conditions.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, allowing it to take effect 30 days later.
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