2016 House Bill 5983

Authorize local rent control mandates on landlords

Introduced in the House

Oct. 19, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Stephanie Chang (D-6)

To authorize local governments to impose a rent control mandate on landlords, requiring them to limit rent for tenants who are disabled or older than age 70 to no more than 50 percent of their income.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance