Santa Barbara council adopts temporary rent‑increase moratorium, 4–3 The Santa Barbara City Council voted 4–3 on Jan. 27, 2026 to adopt a temporary moratorium on rent increases and related tenant protections while staff develops a permanent rent‑stabilization program. The vote followed extensive public comment and debate over exemptions and legal risk.

Santa Barbara City Council just voted 4–3 to impose a temporary rent increase moratorium amid heated debates—what does this mean for tenants and landlords alike?

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Public commenters urge Santa Barbara to hire city attorney with tenant-law expertise Public commenters at a Santa Barbara City Council meeting urged the council to hire a city attorney experienced in tenant protections, rent‑stabilization ordinances and enforcement of housing laws before the council adjourned to closed session to interview candidates.

Santa Barbara residents are calling for a city attorney who will champion tenant rights and tackle housing injustices head-on.

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Public urges Santa Barbara council to hire city attorney versed in tenant protections Dozens of public commenters at a special meeting urged the Santa Barbara City Council to select a city attorney with expertise in state and local tenant laws, enforcement experience, and the ability to defend a future rent stabilization ordinance. The council closed the meeting to a private session under Government Code sections 54957(b)(1) and 549

Residents of Santa Barbara are calling for a city attorney who can fiercely protect tenant rights and enforce crucial rent stabilization laws.

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Do rent stabilization now, dozens of renters tell Santa Barbara council during public comment Scores of renters and housing advocates urged the Santa Barbara City Council during general public comment to speed a tenant protection/rent stabilization ordinance, saying high rents are forcing long‑time residents to leave and that the council should fast‑track a work plan and interim protections.

Santa Barbara residents are pleading with their city council to act swiftly on rent stabilization, fearing rising costs will force them to leave their homes for good.

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Santa Barbara tenants at 215 Bath Street declare rent strike over harassment and repairs Remaining tenants demand repairs and halt evictions amid ongoing harassment from property owners.

Tenants at 215 Bath Street are taking a stand with a rent strike, demanding urgent repairs and an end to harassment from their landlords.

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Santa Bárbara tenants at 205 Bass Street initiate rent strike for safety and repairs Tenants demand action from city and landlords amid ongoing harassment and unsafe conditions.

Tenants at 205 Bass Street are launching a rent strike, demanding urgent action against harassment and unsafe living conditions from their landlords.

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Santa Barbara tenants rally for rent cap amid rising renoviction crisis Council urged to implement tenant protections and address systemic housing issues amid rising evictions.

Residents of Santa Barbara are rallying for urgent action against the rising tide of "renovictions" that threaten their homes and livelihoods.

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