This resolution urges state officials to change certain laws that restrict San Francisco's ability to protect rent-controlled units and tenants' rights after demolition or redevelopment. It aims to strengthen local efforts to preserve affordable housing in the city.
Resolution urging state officials to amend sections enacted by the passage of the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 or SB 330, including, but not limited to, Government Code, Sections 65941.1, 66300, and 66301, which limited San Francisco’s ability to protect rent controlled units from demolition, weakened tenants’ right of return after demolition or redevelopment, and undermined local Housing Element Objectives to preserve affordable housing.
How it got here
This legislation originated from concerns about the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, which limited San Francisco's ability to protect rent-controlled units.
The Housing Crisis Act of 2019 (SB 330) was enacted to expedite housing production but included provisions that limited protections for rent-controlled units.
Supervisors Melgar, Chen, Fielder, and Chan introduced a resolution urging state officials to amend sections of the Housing Crisis Act that undermine local housing protections.
The Board of Supervisors amended and adopted the resolution, which calls for stronger protections for tenants in rent-controlled units.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, which allowed it to become effective without approval due to the lack of action within the required timeframe.
The Clerk of the Board transmitted the adopted resolution to state representatives, urging amendments to the Housing Crisis Act.
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