California tenants' caucus introduces pro-renter bills

California Democrats take aim at renter late fees, energy bills with affordability package

So far this legislative session, California Democrats in the state Senate have teased a package of bills that will supposedly cut down the expensive cost of living in the Golden State — the tip of the spear in their post-election focus on affordability. Senate President Mike McGuire, who represents Marin County and the north coast, unveiled those plans Thursday after what he called “months of laser-focused work” with the input of two Bay Area la…

CA bill aiming to protect tenants by lowering rent cap strikes chord with property owners

AB 1157 looks to protect tenants across the state. Along with the 5% cap, the bill includes single-family home rentals and removes the 2030 sunset date of the original legislation, making it permanent.

CA tenants, landlords, Democrats all fight over rent caps

Supporters of Assembly Bill 1157, a housing bill that would strengthen tenant protections, listen during a committee hearing at the state Capitol in Sacramento on April 24, 2025. Photo by Fred Greaves for CalMatters One of the fiercest legislative fights of 2019 was over a bill limiting the amount that many California landlords can hike rent. Six years later, legislators were back at it again as the Assembly’s housing committee took up a bill T…

California tenants' caucus introduces pro-renter bills

The California State Renters' Caucus announced on Wednesday a package of bills aimed at expanding renter protections, who make up nearly half of the state's residents

State Renters’ Caucus introduces package of bills to strengthen tenant protections - Local News Matters

THE CALIFORNIA STATE RENTERS’ CAUCUS announced this week a package of bills aimed at expanding renter protections, who make up nearly half of the state’s residents, according to the Public Policy Institute of California. The Renters Caucus, which was established in 2022, has since doubled in size from five members to 10. Six members of the caucus each introduced their own bill at a press conference on Wednesday, emphasizing how the growing numbe…

Bill to protect mobile home residents after disasters advances in State Senate

Legislation aimed at protecting mobile home park residents from displacement in the wake of natural disasters cleared a key hurdle Tuesday, passing out of the California Senate Housing Committee with broad support. Senate Bill 749, authored by Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades), seeks to expand affordable housing protections by making it more difficult for landowners […] The post Bill to protect mobile home residents after disasters advance…