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A man sits despondently on a kitchen floor, surrounded by moving boxes.
Posted inEconomy, Housing

If California pursues a cap on rent increases, how many tenants will it actually help?

Avatar by Matt Levin February 22, 2019June 23, 2020

Legislators who have backed rent control expansions in the past say they’re working on proposals to help tenants stay in their homes. One possible compromise: A bill to ban “rent gouging,” similar to one poised to take effect in Oregon.

Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom opposes Proposition 10. Photo by Robbie Short for CALmatters
Posted inGimme Shelter, Housing, Multimedia, Podcasts, Politics

Rent-control campaign chief says he doesn’t trust Newsom to help tenants, may be back with 2020 initiative

Avatar by Matt Levin November 1, 2018June 23, 2020
Posted inElection 2018

Wording matters: Decoding mixed messages on gas tax and rent control from new poll

Avatar by Ben Christopher September 26, 2018June 23, 2020
Posted inGimme Shelter, Housing, Multimedia, Podcasts

Gimme Shelter podcast: The rent control war

Avatar by Matt Levin June 29, 2018June 23, 2020
Marie Camacho’s rent at her one-bedroom Sacramento apartment is going up from $600 a month to more than $1,000 a month. She faces a possible eviction later this year. Photo by Andrew Nixon of Capital Public Radio.
Posted inCalifornia Dream, Housing, The High Cost of Housing

Exploring the promise — and unintended consequences — of rent control

Avatar by Chris Nichols, Capital Public Radio June 21, 2018June 23, 2020
Posted inElection 2018, Housing, Video

Video: What would the candidates for governor do about housing?

Byrhonda LyonsAvatar by Byrhonda Lyons and Ben Christopher April 30, 2018June 23, 2020
Posted inElection 2018

Rent control supporters are all over the California Democratic convention

Avatar by Laurel Rosenhall February 24, 2018June 23, 2020
Paper house under a magnifying lens
Posted inHousing

Your frequently asked California housing crisis questions—answered

Avatar by Matt Levin November 16, 2017June 23, 2020
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