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San Pablo is poised to make history in November with a bold rent control ballot measure that caps annual hikes at just 3%, far below the state’s 10% ceiling, while adding stronger tenant protections like complaint rights for unsafe conditions. Backed by 1,700+ verified signatures and fueled by rising housing costs—where half of renters spend 30%+ of income on rent—it’s part of a Bay Area movement demanding fairer housing policies. The city council has already stepped up with eviction protections and a new rent review system, even as they ditch the old rent registry. Landlords warn of consequences for housing quality and availability, but voters in San Pablo are preparing to vote for one of California’s toughest tenant safeguards yet.

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