L.A. Secession Would Change Rent Control

Los Angeles rent control laws won't survive in the new Valley or Hollywood cities if they are successful in their bid for secession.

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July 29, 2002, 10:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"Six in 10 Los Angeles residents are tenants--the nation's second-highest percentage after New York City--so rent control and other housing issues could be key factors at the polls. The secession movements come at a time when rents have reached historic highs and affordable housing is in short supply... State law requires that every city and county submit a plan for providing affordable housing."

Thanks to Laura Kranz

Read the full story: Secession Worries Tenants, Owners

Sunday, July 28, 2002 in The Los Angeles Times

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