Update on AB 1229
C.A.R. has been opposing AB 1229 (Atkins), a bill that would dramatically weaken the rent control limitations contained in the landmark “Costa-Hawkins” law sponsored by C.A.R. in 1995. AB 1229 proposes to undo Costa-Hawkins’ protections by allowing local governments to impose inclusionary zoning on newly constructed housing. AB 1229 effectively repeals that part of the C.A.R.-sponsored Costa-Hawkins legislation that says new construction in a rent control jurisdiction is exempt, or NOT subject to rent control.
