Rent Control – Part 13 Like a Bad Penny

October 30, 2016

One of the most egregious clauses of Measure R Rent Control is the "First Right of Return" clause 20.40.060(c). It reads

(c) First Right of Return. All Tenants whose tenancy is terminated based upon a basis enumerated in Subsections (a)(6)-(9) herein shall have the first right of return to the Rental Unit if that Rental Unit is returned to the market by the Landlord or successor Landlord. Rent for the Rental Unit shall be the Rent lawfully paid by the Tenant at the time the Landlord gave notice of termination based upon Subsections (a)(6)-(9) herein.

The (a)(6)-(9) reasons for termination include:

emptying the unit for necessary repairs to bring the unit up to code (no mention if just plain improvements)
owner move-in including family members
removing the unit from the rental market permanently; for which you would need to file documents with the City now!
demolition

The Unintended Consequences of this clause which does not appear to have ANY TIME LIMIT on it are simply amazing. The most obvious one is an immediate cessation of people renting out their houses or in-law units. You would have to be nuts to do so if R passes.

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7 responses to “Rent Control – Part 13 Like a Bad Penny”

Mike

October 31, 2016

Thank you Joe! If you have any additional carve outs ready to go as educational points, now is the time to spread the true word throughout the land.
Cassandra

October 31, 2016

PS- Yes on 53 to stop HSR…
hillsider

October 31, 2016

For all you single family homeowners who are thinking “I don’t care about this” the words successor landlord should be a wake up call. If you ever rent out a room or the whole place when you sell your house you will have to disclose that you have a person waiting in the wings forever to move back in at decades-old rents. That is an easy 20% hit on your sales price.
Mike

November 2, 2016

Private property rights is a founding concept of America. It is not surprising that there are individuals willing to give time and money to defeat Measures R&Q. Since the beginnings of the country, many thousands of Americans have paid with their lives to protect private property rights.
“The true foundation of republican government is the equal right of every citizen in his person and property and in their management.” –Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Kercheval, 1816.
Mike

November 3, 2016

Here is a video from a Community College professor. I had first thought it was a middle school class project but after wiping the sleep outta my eyes I corrected myself. I believe this yes campaign has some devious reasons for this measure. I showed to my wife who happens to not be “White” couldn’t stop laughing. Have a look-see. https://www.facebook.com/kristen.parks.712/videos/772349623534/
Mike

November 3, 2016

It’s very sad and one could readily see an imbalance that has nothing to do with political leanings. Cleary she has some issues that are far removed from R. I feel she needs additional medical help not rental subsidy relief.
fred

November 3, 2016

http://www.smdailyjournal.com/articles/opinions/2016-11-03/letter-measures-q-and-r-are-financially-risky-for-san-mateo-and-burlingame/1776425170767

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