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Oxnard council adopts expanded tenant protections ordinance amid landlord objections
Summary
The Oxnard City Council voted 6–1 on May 20 to adopt Ordinance No. 3058, expanding just-cause eviction protections and other tenant safeguards. Supporters said the changes help stabilize renters; property managers and rental organizations warned of legal and operational risks.
The Oxnard City Council on May 20 adopted Ordinance No. 3058, amending sections of the city code to expand just-cause eviction protections and related tenant safeguards. The measure passed 6–1, with Councilmember Aaron Starr casting the lone dissent.
City leaders and tenant advocates said the ordinance will provide more stability for renters by adding new limits on evictions and enforcement tools. Residents and housing advocates who spoke during public comment urged the council to move quickly to protect tenants.
The ordinance modifies Oxnard Municipal Code sections 27-3, 27-4 and 27-10 and adds section 27-13, the city said in the…
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