Will the proposed Salinas Rent Stabilization Ordinance really help renters?
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- In a significant legal development, the Monterey County Superior Court has ruled on May 5th, that a key provisions of the Salinas Rent Stabilization Ordinance conflict with California state law. The ruling came as part of the case C&C Property Management v. Ruby Gutierrez (Case No. 25cv001431,) where the court found that Salinas’ 10-day notice requirement is preempted by the state’s established three-day eviction procedure under Code of Civil Procedure §1161.
The court cited the California Court of Appeal decision in San Francisco Apartment Assn. v. City and County of San Francisco (2024) 104 Cal.App.5th 1218, reinforcing the principle that local governments cannot create conflicting procedural requirements in areas fully occupied by state law.
“The recent court ruling highlights the urgent need for a fresh approach to housing in Salinas,” said Audrey Wardwell 36 North Properties Inc.
“I have heard a variety of perspectives, and I am willing to reach an agreement that is fair to all,” said Jose Luis Barajas Salinas City Council District 1
The Salinas City Council will vote Tuesday night considering adopting an ordinance repealing ordinance No. 2663 (Residential
Rental Registration,) ordinance No. 2861 (Rent Stabilization), ordinance No, 2862 (Tenant Protection and Just Cause Eviction), and ordinance No. 2863 (Tenant Anti-Harassment.)