Freeze most residential rent increases for 45 days
In Plain English
Richmond voters will decide on a rent control ballot measure in the coming election. This emergency law blocks landlords from raising rents during the 45-day period while votes are counted and results certified. If approved, tenants get temporary protection from rent hikes until the ballot measure takes effect.
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Votes
Adopt the urgency ordinance
4 to 3
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