SAN DIEGO — Protesters and local political hopefuls are increasing pressure on state lawmakers to pass a bill that would mandate a form of rent regulation statewide.
Assembly Bill 1482 would limit rent increases to once per year and a maximum of about 10%, plus prevent property owners from evicting tenants without cause, supporters say.
Assemblyman David Chiu, D-San Francisco, introduced the bill in February. The state’s Assembly approved the bill and sent it to the state Senate, where it was moving through the committee process in late August.
