August 12, 2016 -- City Council members want to know why an increased number of Santa Monica residents are being evicted via a State law that allows landlords to leave the rental business and how the trend can be reversed.
The council unanimously voted Tuesday to authorize City staff or a consultant to study this issue and report back. The study could cost as much as $80,000.
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