Housing costs in California tend to be higher than other states. Several California cities have “rent control” laws that limit how much landlords can increase rents each year. State law prevents rent control on single-family homes and housing built after Feb. 1, 1995. Landlords can charge any amount they want when a new renter moves in. Landlords must also be allowed to increase rents on current renters enough to make a profit each year. A new state law limits rent increases to 5-10 percent each year, depending on inflation. This law applies to housing that is more than 15 years old and will be in effect until 2030.
State of CaliforniaProposition 21 — Local Governments and Rent Control Initiative Statute - Majority Approval Required
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EXPANDS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS' AUTHORITY TO ENACT RENT CONTROL ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Allows local governments to establish rent control on residential properties over 15 years old. Local limits on rate increases may differ from statewide limit.
- Fiscal impact: Overall, a potential reduction in state and local revenues in the highs of tens of millions of dollars per year over time. Depending on actions by local communities, revenue losses could be less or more.
What is this proposal?
Easy Voter Guide — Summary for new and busy voters
Information provided by The League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
The way it is now
What if it passes?
Cities and counties could pass rent control rules for housing that is more than 15 years old. Communities could limit how much a landlord can increase rent when a new renter moves in. Landlords could raise rent by up to 15 percent over three years on new renters, plus any increase allowed by local law. Prop 21 would only apply to landlords who own more than two housing units. Local rent control laws would still need to allow landlords to make some money each year.
Budget effect
Prop 21 could decrease money made from state and local taxes. Governments could see decreases in the high tens of millions of dollars each year. Effects would depend on how many cities and counties pass rent control laws and how landlords would respond.
People FOR say
- Rent control will help families, children, senior citizens and veterans stay in their homes.
- Prop 21 is fair; it guarantees that landlords can still earn a profit.
People AGAINST say
- Rent control laws will cause landlords to evict renters.
- Prop 21 will make housing less available and less affordable at a time when people are struggling to get back to work.
Pros & Cons — Unbiased explanation with arguments for and against
Information provided by League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
The Question
Should current state law be changed to allow cities and counties to apply rent control to housing 15 years old or older and limit rent increases to 15% once a new renter moves in?
The Situation
California renters typically pay 50 percent more for housing than renters in other states, sometimes more than twice as much. Rent is high here because housing demand greatly exceeds supply.
About one-fifth of Californians are subject to so-called “rent control laws” which limit how much their housing rent can increase annually. Courts have ruled that such laws must allow landlords to receive a “fair rate of return,” meaning that landlords must be allowed to realize some profit each year.
Currently, a state law, known as the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (Costa-Hawkins), limits local rent control laws.
- They cannot apply to any single-family homes.
- They can never apply to newly built housing completed since early 1995.
- They cannot say how much rent can be charged to a new renter moving in.
The Proposal
Prop 21 would reduce the limits on local rent control laws in Costa-Hawkins, so that cities and counties can apply rent control to more properties. Specifically, cities and counties would be able to apply rent control to all housing which is more than 15 years old, with the exception of single-family homes owned by landlords who own one or two properties. Additionally, cities and counties would be able to limit how much a landlord can increase rents when a new renter moves in--to increase rents by just up to 15 percent during the first three years after a new renter moves in.
Prop 21 would require that rent control laws allow landlords a fair rate of return (this would put past court rulings into the state law).
Fiscal effect
Economic Effects. If communities expand rent control laws, the most likely effects are:
- Some landlords would sell their rental housing to new owners who would live there.
- The value of rental housing would decline.
- Some landlords would receive less rental income.
- Some renters would move less often.
The overall effects would depend on how many communities pass new laws, how many properties are covered, and how much rents are limited.
State and Local Revenues. Overall, Prop 21 likely would reduce state and local revenues over time, particularly property taxes. A decline in the value of rental properties would reduce property tax payments over time, only partially offset by higher property tax payments resulting from the sales of rental housing. Renters paying less rent would use some of their savings to buy taxable goods, increasing sales taxes. The overall effect on state income tax revenue is not clear.
Increased Local Government Costs. If cities or counties create new rent control laws or expand existing ones, local rent boards would have increased costs. Depending on local government choices, these costs could range from very little to tens of millions of dollars per year, likely offset by fees charged to owners of rental housing.
Supporters say
- Even small increases in rent forces more families into homelessness, a burden on the entire community.
- Many seniors and veterans presently are left with too few resources for food, medical care, and other needs.
- Prop 21 guarantees landlords a reasonable profit.
Opponents say
- More than 60% of Californians rejected this type of scheme in 2018.
- Rent control results in less available and less affordable housing.
- Prop 21 will stop new housing from being built, cost jobs, and hurt the economic recovery.
Details — Official information
YES vote means
A YES vote on this measure means: State law would allow cities and counties to apply more kinds of rent control to more properties than under current law.
NO vote means
A NO vote on this measure means: State law would maintain current limits on rent control laws cities and counties can apply.
Summary
Source: California Secretary of State - Official Voter Information Guide p. 52
OFFICIAL TITLE AND SUMMARY
PREPARED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
PROPOSITION 21.
EXPANDS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS' AUTHORITY TO ENACT RENT CONTROL ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
- Amends state law to allow local governments to establish rent control on residential properties over 15 years old. Allows local limits on annual rent increases to differ from current statewide limit.
- Allows rent increases in rent-controlled properties of up to 15 percent over three years at start of new tenancy (above any increase allowed by local ordinance).
- Exempts individuals who own no more than two homes from new rent-control policies.
- In accordance with California law, prohibits rent control from violating landlords’ right to fair financial return.
SUMMARY OF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST’S ESTIMATE OF NET STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FISCAL IMPACT:
- Overall, a potential reduction in state and local revenues in the high tens of millions of dollars per year over time. Depending on actions by local communities, revenue losses could be less or more.
https://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2020/general/pdf/complete-vig.pdf#page=52
Background
Source: California Legislative Analyst's Office - Official Voter Information Guide p. 52
BACKGROUND
Rental Housing Is Expensive in California. Renters in California typically pay 50 percent more for housing than renters in other states. In some parts of the state, rent costs are more than double the national average. Rent is high in California because the state does not have enough housing for everyone who wants to live here. People who want to live here must compete for housing, which increases rents.
Several Cities Have Rent Control Laws. Several California cities—including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose—have laws that limit how much landlords can increase rents for housing from one year to the next. These laws often are called rent control. About one-fifth of Californians live in cities with rent control. Local rent boards carry out rent control. These boards are paid for with fees on landlords.
Court Rulings Limit Local Rent Control. Courts have ruled that rent control laws must allow landlords to receive a “fair rate of return.” This means that landlords must be allowed to increase rents enough to receive some profit each year.
State Law Limits Local Rent Control. A state law, known as the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (Costa-Hawkins), limits local rent control laws. Costa-Hawkins creates three main limitations. First, rent control cannot apply to any single-family homes. Second, rent control can never apply to any newly built housing completed on or after February 1, 1995. Third, rent control laws cannot tell landlords what they can charge a new renter when first moving in.
State Law Limits Rent Increases. In addition to local rent control allowed by Costa-Hawkins, a new state law limits rent increases for most rental housing in California. Landlords cannot increase rent by more than 5 percent plus inflation in a year, or 10 percent, whichever is lower. This applies to most housing that is more than 15 years old. This law lasts until January 1, 2030.
State and Local Government Tax Revenues. Three taxes are the largest sources of tax revenue for the state and local governments in California—personal income tax, property tax, and sales tax. The state collects a personal income tax on income—including rent received by landlords—earned within the state. Local governments levy property taxes on property owners based on the value of their property. The state and local governments collect sales taxes on the retail sale of goods.
https://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2020/general/pdf/complete-vig.pdf#page=52
Impartial analysis / Proposal
Source: California Legislative Analyst's Office - Official Voter Information Guide pp. 52-53
PROPOSAL
Allows for Expansion of Rent Control. The measure modifies the three main limitations of Costa-Hawkins, allowing cities and counties to apply rent control to more properties than under current law. Specifically, cities and counties can apply rent control to most housing that is more than 15 years old. This does not include single-family homes owned by people with two or fewer properties. In addition, cities and counties can limit how much a landlord can increase rents when a new renter moves in. Communities that do so must allow a landlord to increase rents by up to 15 percent during the first three years after a new renter moves in.
Requires Fair Rate of Return. The measure requires that rent control laws allow landlords a fair rate of return. This puts the results of past court rulings into state law.
https://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2020/general/pdf/complete-vig.pdf#page=52
Financial effect
Source: California Legislative Analyst's Office - Official Voter Information Guide p. 53
FISCAL EFFECTS
Economic Effects. If communities respond to this measure by expanding their rent control laws beyond the existing protections for renters, it could lead to several economic effects. The most likely effects are:
- To avoid rent regulation, some landlords would sell their rental housing to new owners who would live there.
- The value of rental housing would decline because potential landlords would not want to pay as much for these properties.
- Some renters would spend less on rent and some landlords would receive less rental income.
- Some renters would move less often. For example, fewer renters would move because their rents increase.
The size of these effects would depend on how many communities pass new laws, how many properties are covered, and how much rents are limited.
Changes in State and Local Revenues. The measure’s economic effects would affect property tax, sales tax, and income tax revenues. The largest and most likely impacts are:
- Less Property Taxes Paid by Landlords. A decline in the value of rental properties would lead to a decrease in property tax payments made by owners of those properties over time. These property tax losses would be partially offset by higher property tax payments resulting from the sales of rental housing. This is because property sales often cause property tax bills to reset at a higher level. Revenue losses from lower property values would be larger than revenue gains from increased sales. Because of this, the measure would reduce overall property tax payments.
- More Sales Taxes Paid by Renters. Renters who pay less in rent would use some of their savings to buy taxable goods.
- Change in Income Taxes Paid by Landlords. Landlords’ income tax payments would change in several ways, both up and down. The overall effect on state income tax revenue is not clear.
Overall, the measure likely would reduce state and local revenues over time. The largest effect would be on property taxes. The amount of revenue loss would depend on many factors, most importantly how communities respond to this measure. For example, if communities that already have rent control expand their rules to include newer homes and single-family homes, revenue losses could be in the high tens of millions of dollars per year. If many communities create new rent control rules, revenue losses could be larger. If few communities make changes, revenue losses would be minor.
Increased Local Government Costs. If cities or counties create new rent control laws or expand existing ones, local rent boards would have increased costs. Depending on local government choices, these costs could range from very little to tens of millions of dollars per year. These costs likely would be paid by fees on owners of rental housing.
https://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2020/general/pdf/complete-vig.pdf#page=53
Published Arguments — Arguments for and against
Arguments FOR
Arguments are the opinions of the authors, and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency.
Proposition 21 is the change we need to tackle homelessness. A YES vote on Proposition 21 is a vote to keep families in their homes. A strong coalition of elected leaders; affordable housing providers; an senior, veteran, and homeless advocates agree that Proposition 21 will help prevent homelessness.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR:
Yes on 21—Renters and Homeowners United to Keep Families in Their Homes
6500 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 962-0140
contact@YesOn21CA.org
www.YesOn21CA.org
— Source: California Secretary of State - Official Voter Information Guide p. 11
Arguments FOR
Arguments are the opinions of the authors, and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency.
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION 21
VOTE YES ON PROPOSITION 21! KEEP FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMES, PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, STOP HOMELESSNESS, AND SAVE TAXPAYERS MONEY.
Where are people supposed to live in California? The housing crisis rages on as rising rents and stagnant wages leave many behind. The consequences are felt by everyone. Neighbors are forced from communities, renters face uncertainty, and the most vulnerable people end up on the streets. Small businesses are squeezed as renters spend less in their communities and workers face longer commutes.
Living paycheck to paycheck makes it difficult for teachers, grocery clerks, and nurses to afford housing in the communities they serve, while still having enough money for basics like groceries, gas, and childcare. And skyrocketing rents have led to over 150,000 homeless people living on the streets.
The crisis is only getting worse. The coronavirus pandemic has left millions of workers unemployed and at risk of losing their homes. According to a UCLA study, we are facing a surge in homelessness.
By tackling one of the root causes of the crisis, Prop. 21:
• SAVES TAXPAYERS MONEY
A 2017 study found that just a 5 percent increase in rent pushes 2,000 Los Angeles residents into homelessness. The burden of rising homelessness in California is paid for by taxpayers. The cost of homelessness, estimated at $35,000 to $45,000 annually per homeless person, is unsustainable. Prop. 21 ensures that fewer people lose their homes, saving taxpayers money.
• KEEPS FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMES
Prop. 21 will help children, parents, seniors, and essential workers stay in their homes. Right now, children are pushed out of their schools, parents are forced into long commutes, and seniors are faced with unaffordable rents. More and more people are being pushed out onto the streets. Proposition 21 provides reasonable and predictable rent increases for members of our community.
• BRINGS STABILITY TO SENIORS AND VETERANS
Seniors and veterans are struggling with devastatingly high rents, leaving little for food, medical care, and other necessities. Prop. 21 allows local communities to limit their rent increases and preserve affordable housing. It helps seniors and veterans stay in their homes.
• PROTECTS SINGLE-FAMILY HOMEOWNERS
Prop. 21 exempts single-family homeowners. If you are not in the rental home business, you will NOT be affected by Prop. 21.
• KEEPS HOUSING COSTS DOWN
Families, teachers, and nurses are struggling to find housing due to skyrocketing rents. Prop. 21 allows our communities to preserve affordable housing and encourages the construction of new homes. This will make housing affordable for all.
• GUARANTEES LANDLORDS A PROFIT
Prop. 21 GUARANTEES landlords a profit. It is fair to mom-and-pop landlords and renters alike.
YES on Prop. 21 is supported by a broad coalition of elected officials, labor unions, civic organizations, national social justice groups, local tenants unions, and legal aid organizations. Proposition 21 helps families, children, senior citizens, and veterans stay in their homes. Learn more at yeson21ca.org.
DOLORES HUERTA, President
The Dolores Huerta Foundation
KEVIN DE LEÓN, President pro Tempore Emeritus
California State Senate
CYNTHIA DAVIS, Chair of the Board of Directors
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
https://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2020/general/pdf/complete-vig.pdf#page=54
— Source: California Secretary of State - Official Voter Information Guide pp. 54-55
Arguments AGAINST
Arguments are the opinions of the authors, and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency.
Prop. 21 will make California's housing crisis worse. Prop. 21 undermines the strongest statewide rent control law in the nation, costs jobs, reduces home values, stops new housing from being built, and eliminates homeowner protections while providing no protections for renters, seniors, veterans, or the disabled.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AGAINST:
info@noonprop21.vote
https://noonprop21.vote/
— Source: California Secretary of State - Official Voter Information Guide p. 11
Arguments AGAINST
Arguments are the opinions of the authors, and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency.
ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION 21
PROP. 21 IS A DEEPLY FLAWED SCHEME THAT WILL INCREASE HOUSING COSTS AND HURT CALIFORNIA'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY
If Prop. 21 seems familiar, it’s because nearly 60% of California voters rejected the same flawed scheme in 2018.
Seniors, veterans and affordable housing experts all oppose Prop. 21 because it will make housing less available and less affordable at a time when millions of Californians are struggling to get back to work and keep a roof over their heads.
The California Council for Affordable Housing calls Prop. 21 a "flawed idea." Here's how Prop. 21 will make things worse: REPEALS HOUSING LAW WITH NO SOLUTION
Prop. 21 does nothing to address California's housing shortage. Instead, it undermines the strongest statewide rent control law in the nation signed by Gov. Newsom and enacted just last year with no plan to build affordable and middle-class housing or deal with the increasing problem of homelessness on our streets.
ELIMINATES HOMEOWNERS PROTECTIONS
Prop. 21 takes away basic protections for homeowners and allows regulators to tell single-family homeowners how much they can charge to rent out a single room. Millions of homeowners will be treated just like corporate landlords and subject to regulations and price controls enacted by unelected boards.
REDUCES HOME VALUES UP TO 20%
Non-partisan researchers at MIT estimate extreme rent control measures like this result in an average reduction in home values up to 20%. That's up to $115,000 in lost value for the average homeowner. Californians can't afford to take another hit with the economic collapse threatening their home values and life savings.
OFFERS NO PROTECTIONS FOR SENIORS, VETERANS OR THE DISABLED
Prop 21 has no protections for seniors, veterans or the disabled, and it has no provision to reduce rents. Veterans, seniors, social justice organizations and the American Legion, Dept. of California, agree it's the last thing we need right now.
ALLOWS EXTREME REGULATIONS
Prop. 21 allows local governments to establish extreme and permanent regulations on nearly all aspects of housing. For example, even after a tenant moves out, property owners won't be able to establish rents at market rates or pay for investments in repairs or upgrades. It simply goes too far.
MAKES THE HOUSING CRISIS WORSE
Californians are experiencing a severe housing affordability crisis in the most devastating economic and public health emergency of our lifetimes. The last thing we should do is pass an initiative that will stop new housing from being built, cost jobs, and hurt the economic recovery.
OPPOSED BY A BROAD BIPARTISAN COALITION
Democrats and Republicans agree Prop. 21 will make the crisis worse. Opponents include: California Council for Affordable Housing • Disabled American Veterans, Dept. of California • California Housing Consortium • Vietnam Veterans of America, California State Council • California Chamber of Commerce
DEMAND REAL SOLUTIONS
We should vote "NO" on Prop. 21 and demand real solutions.
VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION 21
Learn more at NoOnProp21.vote
EDWARD J. GRIMSLEY, State Commander
American Legion, Dept. of California
LORRAINE J. PLASS, 3rd Vice Commander
AMVETS, Dept. of California
PATRICK SABELHAUS, Executive Director
California Council for Affordable Housing
https://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2020/general/pdf/complete-vig.pdf#page=55
— Source: California Secretary of State - Official Voter Information Guide pp. 54-55
Replies to Arguments FOR
Arguments are the opinions of the authors, and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency.
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION 21
PROP. 21 WILL MAKE THE HOUSING CRISIS WORSE
With millions of people out of work and struggling just to stay in their homes, the last thing we should do is repeal California's rental housing protections with no solution.
It's why civil rights leaders, affordable housing advocates, seniors, veterans and a broad coalition of business and labor organizations oppose Prop. 21.
"Prop. 21 encourages landlords to evict tenants, and would result in less rental housing supply, higher housing costs and more homelessness."—Alice Huffman, President, California State Conference of the NAACP
REASONS TO VOTE NO ON PROP. 21
Californians should reject this scheme that makes the housing crisis worse. Prop. 21:
- Undermines the strongest statewide rent control law in the nation
- Costs jobs and stops affordable housing construction
- Takes away basic homeowner protections
- Would reduce home values up to 20 percent
- Offers no protections for seniors, veterans or the disabled.
- Contains no provisions to reduce rents or stop homelessness
- Allows unelected boards to impose extreme price controls
- Reduces state and local funds by tens of millions of dollars annually for priorities like local schools and fire safety
PROP. 21 IS OPPOSED BY BIPARTISAN LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Opponents include: • California State Conference of the NAACP • California Council for Affordable Housing • Coalition of Small Rental Property Owners • American Legion, Department of California • California Chamber of Commerce • Women Veterans Alliance • Nearly 50 local unions • United Latinos Vote • California Taxpayers Association.
DEMAND REAL SOLUTIONS
Voters overwhelmingly rejected the same failed scheme two years ago. Vote NO on 21 and demand real solutions to our housing crisis, like putting people back to work by creating affordable and middle-class housing. Get the facts at NoOnProp21.vote
ALICE HUFFMAN, President
California State Conference of the NAACP
MARILYN MARKHAM, Board Member
California Senior Advocates League
ROBERT GUTIERREZ, President
California Taxpayers Association
https://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2020/general/pdf/complete-vig.pdf#page=54
— Source: California Secretary of State - Official Voter Information Guide pp. 54-55
Replies to Arguments AGAINST
Arguments are the opinions of the authors, and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency.
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION 21
PROP. 21—THE CHANGE WE NEED TO TACKLE HOMELESSNESS
A YES Vote on Proposition 21 is a vote to keep families together. A strong coalition of elected leaders; affordable housing providers; and senior, veteran, and homeless advocates agree that Proposition 21 will help keep families in their homes. Prop. 21:
• Protects millions of seniors, veterans, and working families • Saves taxpayers money by preventing homelessness • Preserves affordable housing • Protects single-family homeowners
• Protects millions of seniors, veterans, and working families • Saves taxpayers money by preventing homelessness • Preserves affordable housing • Protects single-family homeowners
“Proposition 21 helps seniors stay in their homes. It protects them from becoming homeless and lets them live their lives in dignity, near family and friends.”—Ernie Powell, Social Security Works California
"Prop. 21 gives our communities additional tools to keep vulnerable families in their homes. Proposition 21 will help seniors, veterans and workers."—Ben Allen, California State Senator
"More veterans become homeless every year due to the high cost of housing. Proposition 21 will help keep veterans from becoming homeless."—Jillynn Molina-Williams, Veterans Caucus Chair of the California Democratic Party
"The single most important thing you can do to help nurses, teachers, firefighters, grocery workers and hotel workers stay in their homes is to VOTE YES ON PROPOSITION 21." —Ada Briceño, Co-President, UNITE HERE Local 11
"Homelessness costs the state billions of dollars. This cost is passed down to taxpayers. Prop. 21 saves taxpayers money by keeping families in their homes."—Jamie Court, President, Consumer Watchdog
CALIFORNIA NEEDS PROP. 21
Vote YES on Proposition 21 to keep families in their homes!
Learn more at Yeson21ca.org.
DAVID CAMPOS, Chair
San Francisco Democratic Party
ERNIE POWELL
Social Security Works
JAMIE COURT, President
Consumer Watchdog
https://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2020/general/pdf/complete-vig.pdf#page=55
— Source: California Secretary of State - Official Voter Information Guide pp. 54-55
Read the proposed legislation
Who gave money?
Contributions
Yes on Proposition 21
Total money raised: $40,496,420
No on Proposition 21
Total money raised: $94,722,443
Below are the top 10 contributors that gave money to committees supporting or opposing the ballot measures.
Yes on Proposition 21
1
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
$40,322,371
2
California Nurses Association
$50,000
3
California Democratic Party
$27,025
4
California Federation of Teachers
$25,000
5
Committee to Save Our Neighborhoods, Sponsored by Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action
$7,250
6
Kevin DeLeon Believing in a Better California Ballot Measure Committee
$5,333
7
National Union of Healthcare Workers Issues Committee for Quality
$5,000
8
ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties Foundation
$2,636
9
Brown, Tabitha
$2,000
10
Gallivan, Brian
$1,000
10
John Erickson for WH City Council 2020
$1,000
10
UAW Region 8
$1,000
No on Proposition 21
1
Essex Property Trust
$16,863,300
2
Equity Residential
$12,877,140
3
AvalonBay Communities
$10,244,250
4
California Business Roundtable
$7,250,000
5
Prometheus Real Estate Group
$3,700,710
6
UDR Apartments
$2,525,042
7
Sequoia Equities
$2,079,560
8
APARTMENT INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT COMPANY (AIMCO) AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES
$1,937,110
9
Invitation Homes
$1,726,010
10
Marcus & Millichap
$1,713,000
More information about contributions
Yes on Proposition 21
By State:
California 99.95%
Florida 0.01%
New York 0.01%
Illinois 0.00%
Other 0.03%
By Size:
Large contributions (100.00%)
Small contributions (0.00%)
By Type:
From organizations (99.88%)
From individuals (0.12%)
No on Proposition 21
By State:
California 76.97%
Virginia 10.82%
Colorado 4.87%
Washington 1.45%
Other 5.90%
By Size:
Large contributions (99.96%)
Small contributions (0.04%)
By Type:
From organizations (96.52%)
From individuals (3.48%)
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News (8)
Tenant advocates take another try at expanding rent control with Prop. 21 — October 27, 2020 San Francisco Examiner
Californians to Decide on Prop 21, The Rent Control Measure — October 20, 2020 NBC 7 San Diego
Fact check: Will rent control initiative spare California landlords with a rental or two? — October 15, 2020 The Sacramento Bee
How will Proposition 21 rent control measure impact Fresno-area residents? It’s complicated — October 14, 2020 The Fresno Bee
How California’s Prop. 21 is different from the rent control initiative two years ago — October 9, 2020 Los Angeles Times
‘Gimme Shelter’: What you need to know about Proposition 21, the rent control ballot initiative — October 8, 2020 Los Angeles Times
Californians rejected rent control two years ago. Will a pandemic change their minds? — October 4, 2020 The Sacramento Bee
California’s Prop 21 Would Let Cities Expand Rent Control — September 30, 2020 Associated Press on KPBS.org
Opinions & Analysis (6)
Yes on Proposition 21
No on Proposition 21
Videos (8)
Educational
— September 12, 2020 League of Women Voters San Diego
Hot Topic Saturday: Proposition 21 would change state law to allow local governments the freedom to impose rent control on rental properties that were built 15 or more years ago.
Speakers: Susan Hunter represents the Yes on Prop 21 campaign. Alan Nevin recommends a “No” vote on this prop.
Educational
— September 9, 2020 KCET
Prop 21 allows local governments in California to apply new rent controls, but only on housing that is more than 15 years old and not on single-family homes owned by landlords with no more than two properties. Advocates say California will have a housing affordability crisis as long as landlords can immediately increase rents to market rates when a tenant moves out.
Educational
Webinar: Pros and Cons of 2020 Ballot Measures — September 23, 2020 The League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara
Pros and Cons of each of the 12 Propositions that will appear on the ballot in California’s November 2020 Presidential Election.
Educational
— October 4, 2020 League of Women Voters of San Diego
Ballot measures can sometimes feel like trick questions. We at the League of Women Voters are dedicated to providing non-partisan "prop talks" to help break down each measure. We will present the pros and cons of how these policies will impact your day to day life.
Educational
— October 1, 2020 Los Angeles Times
If Proposition 21 passes, it would allow cities and counties in California to implement even stricter rent control policies.
Educational
— October 3, 2020 Los Angeles Times
Si se aprueba la Proposición 21, permitiría a las ciudades y condados de California implementar políticas de control de rentas aún más estrictas.
Educational
— October 12, 2020 League of Women Voters of Cupertino-Sunnyvale
This video covers all 12 Propositions, Measure 21 starts at time: 29:19
Educational
— October 18, 2020 League of Women Voters of Southwest Santa Clara Valley
Events (5)
Pros & Cons
Join a webinar presentation and discussion of the pros and cons of state and local measures appearing on the Palo Alto, November 3, 2020 ballot.
Host:The League of Women Voters of Palo Alto
Date:October 17, 2020
Time:2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:Online (Zoom)
Pros & Cons
Join a webinar presentation and discussion of the pros and cons of state and local measures appearing on the Palo Alto, November 3, 2020 ballot.
Host:The League of Women Voters of Palo Alto
Date:October 14, 2020
Time:11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location:Online (Zoom)
Pros & Cons
Join a webinar presentation and discussion of the pros and cons of state and local measures appearing on the Palo Alto, November 3, 2020 ballot.
Host:LWV Palo Alto and cosponsored by Congregation Beth Am.
Date:October 11, 2020
Time:2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:Online (Zoom)
Pros & Cons
Join a webinar presentation and discussion of the pros and cons of state and local measures appearing on the Palo Alto, November 3, 2020 ballot.
Host:The League of Women Voters of Palo Alto
Date:October 7, 2020
Time:7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location:Online (Zoom)
Pros & Cons
Pros & Cons are being sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Southwest Santa Clara Valley, which covers the cities of Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and Saratoga. These sessions will review the 12 state propositions, the 3 county measures and 3 local measures. The LWV is nonpartisan and does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. These Pros & Cons sessions provide the public with unbiased information to help inform their election decisions.
Host:League of Women Voters of Southwest Santa Clara Valley
Date:October 5, 2020
Time:7:00 pm
Location:Online (Zoom)
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Who supports or opposes this measure?
Yes on Proposition 21
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Elected & Appointed Officials (159)
No on Proposition 21
