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Imperial Beach city council narrowly passes additional protection for tenants

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IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. — Imperial Beach city council voted to approve a tenant protection ordinance that would go beyond state law. The decision came in a three-to-two vote after hours of public comment and strong opinions on both sides of the argument. "Without extending these protections to vulnerable households already facing eviction, families at risk of displacement will be left unprotected," said Jessie Shmitte, state policy manager for Al…

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San Diego Union TribuneSan Diego Union Tribune

Imperial Beach OKs new renter protections. Advocates say they’re not strong enough

Despite strong objections from landlords and even some tenant advocates, Imperial Beach leaders on Wednesday approved new renter protections regarding no-fault evictions. The City Council voted 3-2 to approve an amended ordinance that would become effective in March following a second vote scheduled for Feb. 19. Councilmembers Carol Seabury and Mitch McKay opposed. Unlike “at-fault” reasons, like not paying rent or breaking one’s rental lease ag…

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Voice of San DiegoVoice of San Diego

Imperial Beach Becomes Third San Diego County City to Protect Tenants

Imperial Beach on Wednesday became the third San Diego County city to adopt new rules aimed at shielding tenants from eviction when landlords undertake major remodeling projects. At a City Council meeting packed with tenants, landlords and housing advocates, the Council voted 3-2 to go beyond existing state law by narrowing the definition of remodeling projects that justify eviction and increasing the amount landlords must pay to help evicted te…

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FOX 5 San DiegoFOX 5 San Diego

Imperial Beach city council narrowly passes additional protection for tenants

IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. — Imperial Beach city council voted to approve a tenant protection ordinance that would go beyond state law. The decision came in a three-to-two vote after hours of public comment and strong opinions on both sides of the argument. "Without extending these protections to vulnerable households already facing eviction, families at risk of displacement will be left unprotected," said Jessie Shmitte, state policy manager for Al…

·San Diego, United States
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Imperial Beach proposes new protections for renters but stops short of halting evictions

Tenants’ rights advocates had urged the city to outlaw remodel evictions after the owners of an apartment complex issued a mass eviction notice last year.

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FOX 5 San Diego broke the news in San Diego, United States on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
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