September 21, 2017 -- Almost 40 years after Santa Monica voters passed one of the nation’s most stringent rent control laws, the controversial legislative measure used to cap skyrocketing rents is piquing renewed interest across the state.

A new poll released this week shows six in ten voters across California -- and even more in metro L.A. –- would embrace such a law in their cities.

Santa Monica’s tale of housing woe offers some harsh reality for those interested in following its lead as one of the original rent control pioneers when local voters approved a law in 1979 that placed strict limits on rental increases.

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