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Santa Barbara’s City Council is pushing forward with a rent stabilization plan that could cap increases at 75% of the CPI—or 3%, whichever is lower—after initial proposals faced pushback. Tenants say it’s long overdue, but Mayor Randy Rowse calls it a “trainwreck,” warning it unfairly targets property owners and could backfire for both sides. Key questions remain: Will Section 8 tenants be included? What’s the exact cap? Can landlords get exemptions for upgrades? Councilors are eyeing Alameda’s model, while the city’s existing rent freeze—under legal threat—is still in place. The draft is due June 9th.

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