"I think it's actually more clear now than ever that rent control on a statewide level isn't something most Californians want," said Alexandra Alvarado, director of marketing and education at the American Apartment Owners Association. "This is the third time it's failed, and I think that sends a strong message. But I also think that those who are deeply in support of rent control aren't going to stop trying to put it up for a vote."
"Polls show about three-quarters of Americans believe housing affordability is a significant problem - but California was the only state in the 2024 election cycle to put up a tenant protection measure for a statewide vote."
Proposition 33 asked California voters if they wanted to repeal the state's 1995 Costa-Hawkins Housing Act, which restricts local rent control on apartments built after that year in most of California, and on all single-family homes and condominiums. Many supporters of the law think it has kept California's housing market open to new development."
"The measure's defeat disappointed tenant advocates who argue that rent control would help curb the rapid rise in rents across the state. But for landlords and the housing industry, the latest defeat of the ballot question signals that statewide rent control remains a tough sell."
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