One of the most egregious clauses of Measure R Rent Control is the "First Right of Return" clause 20.40.060(c). It reads
(c) First Right of Return. All Tenants whose tenancy is terminated based upon a basis enumerated in Subsections (a)(6)-(9) herein shall have the first right of return to the Rental Unit if that Rental Unit is returned to the market by the Landlord or successor Landlord. Rent for the Rental Unit shall be the Rent lawfully paid by the Tenant at the time the Landlord gave notice of termination based upon Subsections (a)(6)-(9) herein.
The (a)(6)-(9) reasons for termination include:
- emptying the unit for necessary repairs to bring the unit up to code (no mention if just plain improvements)
- owner move-in including family members
- removing the unit from the rental market permanently; for which you would need to file documents with the City now!
- demolition
The Unintended Consequences of this clause which does not appear to have ANY TIME LIMIT on it are simply amazing. The most obvious one is an immediate cessation of people renting out their houses or in-law units. You would have to be nuts to do so if R passes.
Thank you Joe! If you have any additional carve outs ready to go as educational points, now is the time to spread the true word throughout the land.
Posted by: Mike | October 31, 2016 at 07:42 AM
PS- Yes on 53 to stop HSR...
Posted by: Cassandra | October 31, 2016 at 04:56 PM
For all you single family homeowners who are thinking "I don't care about this" the words successor landlord should be a wake up call. If you ever rent out a room or the whole place when you sell your house you will have to disclose that you have a person waiting in the wings forever to move back in at decades-old rents. That is an easy 20% hit on your sales price.
Posted by: hillsider | October 31, 2016 at 09:57 PM
Private property rights is a founding concept of America. It is not surprising that there are individuals willing to give time and money to defeat Measures R&Q. Since the beginnings of the country, many thousands of Americans have paid with their lives to protect private property rights.
"The true foundation of republican government is the equal right of every citizen in his person and property and in their management." --Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Kercheval, 1816.
Posted by: Mike | November 02, 2016 at 08:41 AM
Here is a video from a Community College professor. I had first thought it was a middle school class project but after wiping the sleep outta my eyes I corrected myself. I believe this yes campaign has some devious reasons for this measure. I showed to my wife who happens to not be "White" couldn't stop laughing. Have a look-see. https://www.facebook.com/kristen.parks.712/videos/772349623534/
Posted by: Mike | November 03, 2016 at 07:21 AM
It's very sad and one could readily see an imbalance that has nothing to do with political leanings. Cleary she has some issues that are far removed from R. I feel she needs additional medical help not rental subsidy relief.
Posted by: Mike | November 03, 2016 at 10:16 AM
http://www.smdailyjournal.com/articles/opinions/2016-11-03/letter-measures-q-and-r-are-financially-risky-for-san-mateo-and-burlingame/1776425170767.html
Posted by: fred | November 03, 2016 at 10:29 AM