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San Leandro council adopts rent-registry ordinance; staff to implement enforcement plan
Summary
The City Council voted unanimously to adopt a rent-registry ordinance after public comment raised enforcement and compliance concerns. Staff said registration will be phased in, with citations and withholding of rent increases as possible enforcement tools once the program is fully operational.
San Leandro City Council voted unanimously Monday to adopt a rent-registry ordinance that will require property owners to register rental units with the city.
The ordinance, adopted after public comment and a brief staff explanation, is intended to create a centralized dataset of the city’s housing stock. Proponents said the registry will help officials and residents better understand rental availability and trends.
The council adopted the ordinance following a public comment from Douglas Spalding, who said he supports the registry but worried landlords might refuse to register in response to outreach from the East Bay Rental…
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