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Helpful Links:
Rent Stabilization Ordinance City Website
Santa Barbara Tenants Union Website
Let’s keep Fighting for strong tenant protections for ALL tenants in the City of Santa Barbara!
THANK YOU for submitting over 300 public comments in support of strong Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Protections for the City of Santa Barbara during the 30-day public comment period! While we continue organizing for a strong Rent Stabilization Ordinance, we can take action today by sharing information about our existing tenant rights and making sure our neighbors know their rights as well!
My landlord raised my rent? Am I covered? Know Your Rights!
Santa Barbara’s rent freeze is currently in effect, and some tenants may be protected from rent increases that occurred after the freeze took effect.
If your landlord has raised your rent or you are unsure whether your tenancy is covered, you can find out if you are protected and get support navigating your rights.
Learn more about the rent freeze and who is covered: VISIT THE CITY’S RENT STABILIZATION WEBSITE
- Report an illegal rent increase: 📞 805-560-7559
- Need additional support? Contact Santa Barbara CAUSE:📞 805-754-7858
Stay Connected & Get Support
Knowing your rights is one part of building tenant power. Connecting with other tenants and organizing together is how we win strong long-lasting tenant protections.
- Join the Santa Barbara Tenants Union and be part of the movement for housing justice and strong tenant protections. JOIN HERE!
- Need help with a tenant issue? INTAKE FORM
Tenant Help Desk is a weekly space where tenants come together to talk through issues, share experiences, and find solutions. Tenants have brought questions about renovations, harassment, habitability issues, neglect, and other housing concerns.
We are calling on the City of Santa Barbara to adopt tenant protections that put people first:
- No new exemptions. Don’t leave tenants behind! Only include exemptions required by state law and the clear direction Council has already voted on– TWICE!
- A public rental registry for all rental units. Increase transparency by tracking rental ownership, rents, and rent increases.
- Protect tenants from unfair rent hikes. Limit unpredictable rent increases and excessive capital improvement costs onto tenants.
- Require tenant safety plans. Protect tenants during major construction and renovations.
- Create a strong, independent and enforceable Rent Board. Provide oversight, accountability, and enforcement of tenant protections.
- Stop bad-faith evictions. Prevent landlords from falsely claiming they’re leaving the rental business to evict tenants and hike up rent prices.
- Just Cause for all tenants. Ensure every tenant possible is protected! Every exemption leaves tenants vulnerable to illegal rent increases, harassment, evictions and continued harm!
- Protect students and families. Prevent no-fault evictions during the school year.
If you need support, please reach out to:
👉🏼 Email [email protected] or Angeliza Sanchez– Santa Barbara, CAUSE Organizer (805)754.7858
or attend: SBTU Help Desk Thursdays 6pm- Click HERE for location