Salinas Voters to Decide Fate of Four Tenant Rules in 2026
A referendum petition with sufficient signatures will put Salinas’ repeal of four tenant and rental ordinances before voters on Nov. 3, 2026.
Tenant protections
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Santa Ana caps covered rent increases at 2.87%
Santa Ana will limit rent increases for covered rental units and mobilehome spaces to 2.87% from Sept. 1, 2026, through Aug. 31, 2027.
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Wilmington launches rent escrow program for tenants facing unsafe housing conditions
The City of Wilmington announced a rent escrow program July 21, 2026, for renters living in unsafe or uninhabitable conditions. Available city materials do not yet set out detailed participation rules.
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Wilmington launches rent escrow program for tenants disputing serious housing conditions
Wilmington announced a new rent escrow program on July 21, 2026, tied to qualifying disputes over rental-property conditions and housing-code enforcement.
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Mayor Bowser bills target illegal short-term stays, modernize DC housing court
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced two DC Council bills—26-758 and 26-757—setting new eviction hearing timelines and rules for short-term guests who overstay.
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Detroit council delays, then approves Munoz Realty compliance settlement for ~299 rentals
Detroit MI – City Council initially postponed a Munoz Realty settlement over how many units are occupied, then approved it—adding court-supervised compliance.
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Los Angeles County moves toward COPA-style sale rules for unincorporated apartments
Los Angeles County directed staff on July 7, 2026 to draft a COPA-style notice program for some unincorporated apartment sales—here’s what renters could see.