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CA SB454

Bill

Status

Passed

9/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

Alan Lowenthal

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Extends indefinitely (removes January 1, 2011 repeal date) notice and procedural requirements for owners of government-subsidized rental housing regarding decisions not to extend subsidy programs or renew rental restrictions.

  • Requires owners to provide affected tenants and public entities with notice at least 12 months before terminating subsidies, prepaying mortgages, or allowing rental restrictions to expire, and at least 6 months with detailed information about rent changes.

  • Mandates owners give qualified entities (tenant associations, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and profit-motivated entities) an opportunity to submit offers to purchase the development within specified timeframes before sale or disposition.

  • Requires owners exempting themselves from notice requirements to record a regulatory agreement guaranteeing no involuntary displacement of low-income tenants, continued acceptance of rental subsidies, and restricted rent levels based on area median income percentages.

  • Provides injunctive relief remedies for affected parties, including tenants and public entities, to enforce compliance with notice and right-of-first-refusal requirements.

Legislative Description

Land use: zoning regulations.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 308, Statutes of 2010.

9/27/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/30/2010
Local Government5/27/2010
Appropriations1/13/2010
Transportation and Housing1/7/2010
Rules2/26/2009

Full Bill Text

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