Bell Gardens City Council Adopts an Interim Urgency Ordinance Banning Residential Rent Increases for
At this Monday’s (April 25th) Bell Garden’s City Council meeting, the Council unanimously adopted an interim urgency ordinance prohibiting residential rent increases for the next 90 days, through July 24, 2022, unless extended, pending the City’s preparation of a draft rent control ordinance. The ordinance applies to all properties subject to the State’s Rent Control law, Assembly Bill 1482. The ordinance also includes a petition process for owners to apply for a rent increase. Through the petition process, the owner is required to prove that due to the interim ordinance, they are unable to obtain a fair and reasonable return.
During over an hour of public comments, numerous Bell Gardens small business rental housing providers spoke in opposition to the City’s adoption of the interim urgency ordinance, expressing that many owners are contemplating or on the verge of selling their properties and urging the Council to recognize the negative consequences of this ordinance.
We encourage members with properties in Bell Gardens to review the full details of the ordinance. To read the ordinance, please click on the link below:
The Association will continue to closely monitor this matter, advocate for our members interests, and provide updates.
This article is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions regarding your property or specific tenancies and the requirements of any local law changes described herein, please consult with an attorney.