Politics & Government
Tenant Protections Taskforce: El Cerrito Exploring Options
The City Council is considering several laws to keep rents down and to prevent evictions.
EL CERRITO, CA — El Cerrito on Tuesday will consider creation of a Tenant Protections Taskforce, part of a package of actions the city is taking at a time of soaring rents in a tight housing market.
The proposed taskforce was carried over from the May 7 meeting of the City Council, which passed two ordinances that night intended to assist renters.
The council approved the first reading of a just cause for eviction ordinance over protests from small landlords.
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At the same meeting the council adopted an ordinance creating a rent registry requiring property owners to pay a fee and provide information on rents and other details on residential rental property in the city.
The just cause and rent registry ordinances are on the agenda's consent calendar for final approval Tuesday.
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The council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 10890 San Pablo Ave.
— Bay City News
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