rent freeze

Santa Barbara landlords’ group plans lawsuit over city rent freeze

Gabriela Fernandez

Cappello & Noël LLP, representing the Santa Barbara Rental Property Association, says it intends to file a lawsuit next week aimed at halting the city's rent freeze ordinance.

Infrastructure, Housing and Development

Santa Barbara advances temporary rent freeze amid housing affordability debate

Gabriela Fernandez

In a 4-3 vote Santa Barbara City Council approved two tenant protection ordinances Tuesday night—a temporary rent freeze and changes to its eviction protections.

Infrastructure, Housing and Development

Santa Barbara City Council to vote on temporary rent freeze, eviction protections

Gabriela Fernandez

The Santa Barbara City Council will vote Tuesday on whether to temporarily freeze rent increases. The proposal includes two ordinances.