Hayward Task Force Discusses Rent Moratorium



A special City of Hayward task force will discuss a moratorium on increasing rents and other tenant protections during a meeting on Thursday, March 21.  An agenda for the meeting was released March 19.

The Council Homelessness-Housing Task Force was established to advise the City Council on rental housing policies.  During the March 21 meeting they will study the rent moratorium and these other issues:
  • A mandatory mediation program with binding arbitration triggered when rents are increased more than five percent.  (Single family homes and condominiums would be exempt);
  • Elimination of the vacancy decontrol provisions of the current Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance;
  • Protecting Section 8 voucher holders from discrimination;
  • Requiring landlords file rent increase and eviction notices with the City of Hayward; and
  • Explore requiring landlords to provide relocation assistance.
The meeting will be Thursday, March 21 at 5 p.m. in Conference Room 2A at Hayward City Hall, 777 B Street.

Please share this information with rental property owners in Hayward or anyone interested in investment property in Hayward.

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