Half of Redwood City residents, including over 70% of Latino and Black households, are renters who pay an average of almost $4,000 for a 2-bedroom home. At the same time, 87% of multi-family rental units in Redwood City are owned by corporations and real estate trusts rather than small landlords. Measure E would strengthen protections for renters, including rent stabilization capped at 5% per year, with exemptions for single-family homes, condos, and all new units built since 1995. This measure would also strengthen just cause for eviction by requiring landlords to provide one of a list of approved reasons before evicting a tenant. The measure ensures healthy living conditions with the right for tenants to return after renovations, and safeguards against harassment of tenants by prohibiting the mistreatment and intimidation of tenants. The oversight and implementation of the measure includes community education, legal services, data collection, and support for tenants and landlords through the petition and hearings process. Vote Yes on Measure E in Redwood City.
Half of Redwood City residents, including over 70% of Latino and Black households, are renters who pay an average of almost $4,000 for a 2-bedroom home. At the same time, 87% of multi-family rental units in Redwood City are owned by corporations and real estate trusts rather than small landlords. Measure E would strengthen protections for renters, including rent stabilization capped at 5% per year, with exemptions for single-family homes, condos, and all new units built since 1995. This measure would also strengthen just cause for eviction by requiring landlords to provide one of a list of approved reasons before evicting a tenant. The measure ensures healthy living conditions with the right for tenants to return after renovations, and safeguards against harassment of tenants by prohibiting the mistreatment and intimidation of tenants. The oversight and implementation of the measure includes community education, legal services, data collection, and support for tenants and landlords through the petition and hearings process. Vote Yes on Measure E in Redwood City.