DATE: March 5, 2020
TO: Homelessness-Housing Task Force
FROM: Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT
Title
Progress Report on and Recommendations for Revisions to the Residential Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Ordinance
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Homelessness-Housing Task Force (HHTF) reviews and discusses this report on the implementation progress of the Residential Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Ordinance (RRSO) and considers a recommendation to Council regarding the need to clarify language, align the RRSO with State law, and address specific policy issues previously raised by the HHTF and Council.End
SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to:
1. Summarize implementation progress of the RRSO, including inquiries to the Rent Review Office, marketing and outreach efforts, and the petition and noticing processes;
2. Discuss the applicability of State Assembly Bill 1482 to the City of Hayward, and
3. Outline specific potential revisions to the RRSO that will clarify existing language, align with State law, and address key policy issues identified by the HHTF and Council.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Marketing, Resources, and Tools
Attachment III Tenant Protection Act and RRSO Comparison