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California Rent Control Bill Withdrawn by Lawmaker

The measure would lower the yearly allowed rent hike to 2 percent plus inflation, with a maximum of 5 percent. Owners said it will discourage new housing.
California Rent Control Bill Withdrawn by Lawmaker
An apartment building with an available unit in San Francisco on June 9, 2023. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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California’s newest legislation to lower the statewide rent control cap and increase tenant protections was pulled by its author on April 29.

AB 1157, named the Affordable Rent Act by Assemblyman Ash Kalra, faced strong opposition from landlords and apartment owners. Kalra announced on April 29 that he had withdrawn the measure and expects to reintroduce it next year.
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.