1.The current proposal would apply to single-family homes.This is a violation of Costa Hawkins, which restricts rent control on
single-family properties. Imposing this on single-family homes will only drive up the cost of such rentals, or incentivize
landlords of these homes to redevelop or sell their properties, removing them from the rental market.
2.Requires relocation payment when tenants receive "significant rent increases."This is defined as CPI plus 5% of the previous
rental rate. This is rent control. Any attempt to limit rent increases or place financial penalties on a rent increase functions
for the same purpose. Furthermore, it was stated several times by housing commissioners and by the public that rent increases need
to be limited; revealing the true aim.
3.Relocation payments are intended to be substantial and imposed at the highest possible rate.Payments are to be assessed at up to
four times the "most current applicable Menlo Park market rate monthly rent" or four times the current rent the tenant is paying
if it is greater. The City of Menlo Park does not currently publish a monthly market rate rent, and it is not defined how this
should be calculated. Is it the monthly rate of all single-family rentals, multi-family rentals, or an average of all rental
units?
4.Imposes Just Cause rental restrictions.A "landlord-caused termination" also includes a landlord taking action to terminate the
tenancy of an eligible tenant occupying a rental unit, except when at least one of the following conditions exist: 1) failure to
pay rent; 2) breach of rental agreement; 3) nuisance; 4) owner move-in. This limits private property rights as it would allow
government to dictate who lives in your home.
5.Doesn’t address the real housing crisis.Even if all these conditions are approved and a displaced tenant receives a $30,000
relocation payment, where will they go? What does this program do to create more housing in our community? The real solution is
building more housing, and affordable housing for those who need it in our community. Protecting those who can already afford to
rent a single-family home in Menlo Park is an insult to those who are really struggling in our community.
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