Call to action: San Jose City Council to discuss stricter rent control (June 12)

The San Jose City Council on Tuesday, June 16, will discuss whether to move forward with amendments to the city’s rent control ordinance.

The discussion is set for about 3 p.m. at San Jose City Hall, Council Chambers, 200 E. Santa Clara St.

Among the proposed changes:

Reducing the current 8 percent limit on rent increase
Eliminating the debt service pass through
Enacting a just cause eviction law
Mandating rental owners accept Section 8 vouchers

CAA Tri-County encourages local rental property owners to attend this meeting and speak against this proposal.

A “show of force” in the audience will send a powerful message to the mayor and council. Bring associates, colleagues, business partners and affiliates to the meeting.

CAA Tri-County believes this proposal fails to address the issues of housing affordability that face Northern California.

Punitive rent controls won’t build more housing and they jeopardize the ability to maintain quality housing. Rental owners need to take action NOW to protect the safety of their residents and their investment.

To help

It’s important that San Jose rental property owners tell the San Jose City Council that this proposal is bad public policy. Write to council members and ask them to oppose any changes to the city’s rent control ordinance. Feel free to personalize the text below and send an e-mail to the mayor and City Council members:

Dear Mayor Liccardo & City Council Members:

As a San Jose rental property owner, I urge you to oppose stricter regulations on the rental housing industry as these proposals will not create more affordable housing opportunities. In fact, these regulations would jeopardize safe, quality housing for our residents.

I am a responsible landlord and follow the rules of the law. It is my hope that you will determine as I have that we don’t need punitive rent control regulations or an eviction-for-cause ordinance.

Punitive rent control measures lead to troubling consequences. There is an increase in the deterioration and under-maintenance of rent controlled rental units as owners reduce or eventually abandon upkeep, creating more dangerous neighborhoods where rental housing is clustered.

I know it is illegal to evict tenants in order to raise rent. If there are landlords who are skirting the rent control laws, then the city should punish them. Do not punish me by taking away my ability to provide my good residents a safe community. Let’s continue to preserve strong San Jose neighborhoods and protect good tenants by allowing owners and managers to effectively manage their properties.

No one can deny that we do not have enough housing to meet demand. The only way we can address housing affordability is to make more housing available and support the construction of more housing for families of all income levels. Stricter regulations won’t solve our problems.

I urge you to focus on meaningful solutions that will keep our economy strong, our communities safe, and provide quality housing opportunities for all residents.

Sincerely,

(YOUR NAME)

Mayor Sam Liccardo – mayoremail@sanjoseca.gov
Vice Mayor Rose Herrera – rose.herrera@sanjoseca.gov
Councilmember Charles Jones – chappie.jones@sanjoseca.gov
Councilmember Ash Kalra – ash.kalra@sanjoseca.gov
Councilmember Raul Peralez – raul.peralez@sanjoseca.gov
Councilmember Margie Matthews – margie.matthews@sanjoseca.gov
Councilmember Magdalena Carrasco – magdalena.carrasco@sanjoseca.gov
Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio – pierluigi.oliverio@sanjoseca.gov
Councilmember Tam Nguyen – tam.nguyen@sanjoseca.gov
Councilmember Donald Rocha – donald.rocha@sanjoseca.gov
Councilmember Johnny Khamis – johnny.khamis@sanjoseca.gov
San Jose City Clerk – cityclerk@sanjoseca.gov

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