The city of Long Beach continues to tackle numerous housing policies with major implications for rental property owners.

In the paragraphs below, we highlight issues that have prompted the involvement of the California Apartment Association and that will continue to unfold in 2019.

To advocate for sound housing policy in the coming year, CAA will need abroad coalition of support. If you have an interest in Long Beach and would like to receive further updates on CAA efforts in the city, sign up here.

Homeless Task Force

On Tuesday, Dec. 11, the City Council received recommendations from Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia’s homeless task force. Garcia directed the creation of this task force earlier this year. This week’s recommendations include items that rental operators enthusiastically support, particularly relating to incentive programs,which would be similar to the incentive programs and flexible-funding pool used by the county. The recommendations do, however, include a few items to which CAA objected and remain cause for concern — specifically, items 2C, 2E, 3A and 3C. These include policy recommendations relating to the following:

  • Expansion of rent-stabilized units.
  • Source of income discrimination.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Support for lengthening the state’s noticing requirement.
  • Additional private housing regulations.

You can read the full report here. CAA staff is working to ensure any advancement of these specific recommendations are discussed in the appropriate format and with the association’s input.

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