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CA SB1439

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/29/2014

Primary Sponsor

Mark Leno

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Applies exclusively to cities that are also counties (San Francisco) to restrict withdrawal of residential rental accommodations under the Ellis Act.

  • Prohibits owners from withdrawing accommodations unless all owners of record have continuously owned the property for 5 years or more, with an exception for natural persons owning no more than 2 properties with 4 total units.

  • Prevents owners from withdrawing accommodations at new properties acquired within 10 years of filing a withdrawal notice at another property.

  • Requires owners notifying the city of intent to withdraw accommodations to publicly disclose all persons and entities with ownership interests in the property and any owner entities.

  • Establishes liability for violations including actual damages, special damages of at least $2,000 per violation, and reasonable attorney fees, while preserving other legal remedies for tenants.

Legislative Description

Residential real property: withdrawal of accommodations.

Last Action

Set, first hearing. Failed passage in committee. Reconsideration granted.

6/18/2014

Committee Referrals

Housing and Community Development6/9/2014
Judiciary4/9/2014
Transportation and Housing3/17/2014
Rules2/21/2014

Full Bill Text

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