Support state efforts to repeal 2 housing laws that limit rent control
In Plain English
The Ellis Act lets landlords evict all tenants to remove rental units from the market. Costa Hawkins prevents cities from expanding rent control to newer buildings or single-family homes. If approved, Richmond formally asks state lawmakers to repeal both laws to give cities more power over rent increases and tenant protections.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Motion to adopt resolution in support of efforts to repeal the Ellis Act and Costa Hawkins Rental Housing Act
4 aye · 1 nay · 2 absent
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond formally asked state lawmakers to repeal two housing laws that limit local rent control powers, with four council members supporting the resolution and Mayor Butt dissenting. The Ellis Act currently allows landlords to evict all tenants to remove rental properties from the market, while Costa Hawkins prevents cities from applying rent control to newer buildings or single-family homes. If the state acts on Richmond's request, the city would gain more authority to regulate rent increases and strengthen tenant protections. This continues the council majority's pattern of supporting expanded housing protections, while Mayor Butt maintained his more cautious stance on housing measures.
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