Place Richmond Fair Rent Initiative on November 2016 ballot
In Plain English
Petition organizers collected enough valid signatures to qualify a rent control measure for the November election. The initiative would create rent limits, require just cause for evictions, and add homeowner protections. If approved by voters, the law takes effect immediately.
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Votes
adopt Resolution No. 75-16
5 to 2
direct staff to provide a full financial analysis of the costs of the implementation of the ballot measure
4 to 2
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