On April 7, City Council advanced two major policy efforts—the next phase of the Bay Farm Island Shoreline Adaptation Project, and sweeping updates to the City’s rent ordinance. Karin K. Jensen shares the proceedings. https://alamedapost.com/news/council-advances-bay-farm-island-shoreline-adaptation-rent-ordinance-overhaul/

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The City of Alameda’s Rent Program has published its Annual Report with data for the 2024 calendar year. The report reveals that over $125,000 was refunded to 80 households following invalid rent increases. https://alamedapost.com/news/rent-program-2024-annual-report-125000-recovered-invalid-rent-hikes/

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The City of Alameda Rent Program has published its 2024 Annual Report. The report shows increased public engagement, expanded enforcement of the Rent Ordinance, and key policy initiatives as the Rent Program completed its second full year as a division of the City Attorney’s Office. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-attorneys-office-issues-rent-program-2024-annual-report/

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The City of Alameda Rent Program has adopted Rent Control Ordinance Regulation 25-01 to ensure compliance with rent control laws while balancing fairness for tenants and landlords. The regulation outlines steps for landlords to correct invalid rent increases without facing excessive penalties. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-sets-rent-reimbursement-policy-increases-violate-rent-ordinance/

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City Council proceedings became heated when Vice Mayor Tony Daysog delayed Gold Bar Spirits lease at the last minute. Karin K. Jensen reports the outcomes of other decisions, including Council's vote to amend Alameda’s Rent Control Ordinance, clarifying the City’s authority to enforce state laws.

https://alamedapost.com/news/council-addresses-rent-leasing-issues-during-lively-meeting/

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An Independent Hearing Officer ruled in favor of applying the City of Alameda's Rent Control ordinance to residents of Admirals Cove.

https://alamedapost.com/news/admirals-cove-rent-control-protections-reaffirmed/

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The Alameda Rent Program held a public workshop to review proposed updates to the City’s Capital Improvement Plan Policy. Karin K. Jensen breaks down the two options presented at the meeting and includes concerns brought forth by tenants and landlords.

https://alamedapost.com/news/renters-landlords-debate-capital-improvement-plan-policy/

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The City of Alameda invites the public to attend a community meeting on August 28 to discuss proposed changes to its Capital Improvement Plan policy, which allows landlords to submit proof of qualifying improvements and pass the costs through to tenants.

https://alamedapost.com/news/community-meeting-on-capital-improvement-plans/

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City Council approved a moratorium against passing along Capital Improvement Plan costs to tenants after pushback from South Shore Apartments tenants. Ken Der reports that the ordinance will come back to Council for a second reading on June 6.

https://alamedapost.com/news/council-approves-cip-pass-through-moratorium/

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As the only team of its kind in northern California, the Prosecution and Public Rights Unit represents the People of the State of California in misdemeanor criminal matters, enforces fair housing and consumer protection laws, and provides community education. See the past year's highlights and access the full report.

https://alamedapost.com/news/prosecution-and-public-rights-unit-releases-annual-report/

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