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Council considers challenging the State’s housing mandate

10/05/2021 8:44 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

The state has mandated that Santa Monica build 8,895 total units of housing including 6,168 affordable units by 2029, and in a Sept. 28 meeting City Council opened the door to challenging that number.

Council members voted 5 to 2 to ask the Westside Cities Council of Governments to discuss whether the WSCCOG should join a lawsuit alleging that the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) should recalculate the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).

Newsom Signs 27 New Housing Bills

10/05/2021 8:39 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Gov. Gavin Newsom, addressing California’s severe housing crisis, has signed 27 new housing bills, created a new state agency to enforce these laws, and created new subsidies to aid in affordable housing.

SMa.r.t. Column: The Virtues of a Low-Rise City

10/05/2021 8:35 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

In this first part of two articles, we will dig deeper and discuss the benefits of such a low rise city. The most important benefit is sustainability. Because the cleanest, nearest energy source is the sun, which is relatively abundant here, so we can design our buildings for maximum photovoltaic gain primarily with roof top solar collectors and with future advanced photovoltaic glazings:

Refurbished 1950s Santa Monica Apartment Complex Sells for $70 Million

10/05/2021 8:30 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

A refurbished 38-unit apartment building that was the subject of a bitter battle to keep affordable housing in Santa Monica has sold for $70 million, the selling agent announced Monday.

Built in 1952, the former rent control building at 301 Ocean Avenue was sold by the Malibu-based Marquis Property Company, Ltd. to an Asian private investor, according to CBRE, which represented the seller.

L.A. County tenant protections explained

10/04/2021 9:44 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Here are some pointers for how to navigate the complex landscape of COVID-19 eviction rules.

New attack on Prop 13 targets residential property

10/04/2021 9:39 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

A new attempt is afoot to undermine Proposition 13 at the ballot box, and this time, high-value residential properties, including rental housing, are being targeted.

Organized labor, specifically Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West, filed paperwork with the state Attorney General’s Office to place the measure before voters in the November 2022 general election.

Small-time landlords and renters struggle to get their share of rental relief

10/04/2021 9:35 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Landlord Catherine Esposito said between lost rental income and the cost of renovating a ruined property, she’s fallen into debt. The extensive process of federal assistance shuts some out of funding.

See Video: https://news.yahoo.com/gma/small-time-landlords-renters-struggle-033638439.html

LA eviction ban in place

10/01/2021 9:58 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Los Angeles officials gathered with tenant rights advocates on Thursday, Sept. 30, to spread the word that the city’s eviction moratorium is still in effect, despite the state moratorium’s expiration.

State’s eviction moratorium ends today, what you need to know

09/30/2021 9:17 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

While the eviction moratorium has been in place, landlords have had to provide a 15-day notification for missed rent and this will still be the case for any rent that was due before Sept. 30. However, for rent that comes due after Oct. 1 landlords will now once again be able to provide tenants who have missed rent with a traditional three-day pay or quit notice.

Santa Monica City Council Snubs Property Owners' Forum with Sheriff Villanueva

09/30/2021 9:10 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Only Phil Brock and Oscar de la Torre attended the forum arranged by downtown property owner John Alle to address solutions to the problems caused by the homeless in Santa Monica.