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Renters Reception at Monterey CA Dem E-Board - Saturday, October 25, 1-3pm
The California Democratic Party 2025 Executive Board Meeting is going to be held at the Monterey Grand Hyatt October 24-26. Please mark your calendars and join us and other tenant activists at the Renters Reception during the conference, on Saturday, October 25th from 1-3 pm. The event will be in the Cypress Room. Food will be provided!
Monterey County is currently in the spotlight on renter issues with both the Salinas referendum on renter ordinances and a decision before the Marina City Council to revoke a decades long rent control on city owned properties. The county has the highest student homelessness rate in the state at twenty percent.
Renters are voters and the California Democratic Renters Council is the voice of renters in our state party. We need them to feel heard by the party for us to get EVERY SINGLE VOTE for Prop 50 and the coming midterm election.
We hope to see you on October 25th for snacks, refreshments and mingling with our board members, our supporters, fellow advocates, local renters, nonprofits and elected officials. And please consider a sponsorship donation to help us make this event a huge success! If you would like to send a check, please contact us at cademrenterscouncil@gmail.com
Governor signs Tenant Protection Legislation
Thank you everyone for making the calls and writing in!
SB 655 (Stern)
Starts the process for establishing regulations for maximum indoor temperature. While California requires rental housing to have heat, there is currently no requirement for cooling.
AB 246 (Bryan)
Protects tenants from eviction if they are unable to pay rent due to an interruption in Social Security payments.
AB 628 (McKinnor)
Requires rental housing (other than group housing such as a dorm room) to have a working stove and fridge.
AB 863 (Kalra)
Requires eviction notices in Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, or Korean if lease was in that language or if it is the tenant's primary language.
AB 1414 (Ransom)
Gives tenants the rights to opt out of a 3rd party internet service subscription.
#RentersVote - Register your new neighbors to vote Yes on 50
Ballots will be mailed for this November's statewide election in early October. In addition to Proposition 50, some cities and counties will have additional items on the ballot. Know anyone who moved recently? Remind them to check their voter registration and re-register if needed at RegisterToVote.ca.gov
Give Input on the 2026 California Democratic Party Platform
Every two years, the party updates the party platform. During this process, Democrats are invited to review the existing platform and give comments on what to add, what to change and what to keep.
To see the existing 2024 Platform: https://cadem.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FinalPlatform2024.pdf
For example, the current platform on tenant protections include "Support tenant protection measures and anti-displacement ordinances such as eviction protections and moratoriums, rent control/rent stabilization, anti-harassment ordinances, habitability protections, and oppose any statewide or local efforts and policies that undermine or weaken such measures that are currently in place" and "Support the funding of tenant education “Know Your Rights” programs, legal counsel for tenants, and enforcement of state tenant and housing laws".
For the full list of hearings, please see https://cadem.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2026-Testimony-Hearing-Schedule.pdf Comments can also be submitted in writing starting 9/17 at https://fs3.formsite.com/CADEM2011/fat6zmokwi/index
Meet our 2025-2027 Board!
Here are the results for our board election.
Chair: Mari Perez-Ruiz
Treasurer: Vinnie Bacon
Secretary: Alfred Twu
Northern Vice Chair: Annie Koruga
Central Vice Chair: Arturo Rodriguez
Southern Vice Chair: Susie Shannon
Members at Large (5):
Shawn Danino
Monica Madrid
Esther Malkin
Yesenia Miranda Meza
Barisha Spriggs
California Democratic Party Executive Board Meeting - August 18-23, Online
The California Democratic Party Executive Board Conference coming up - a tentative schedule of events is now available on the E-board website at https://cadem.org/executive-board/. Since this conference is online, most of the events are in the evening the week of August 18-23, with some events during the day on Saturday 8/23. The party will take positions on resolutions and legislation at this meeting. Caucus and committee meetings are open to all Democrats, no ticket required.
Renters Council Membership Meeting - Sunday, August 10, 7pm
Ahead of the conference, the Renters Council will be meeting online. We will have regional updates, legislation updates, and announcements.
Sunday, August 10, at 7-8:30pm. Register for the Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KFxLZMtoQkOKTxu99cbroQ
Legislation Update
We have requested that the California Democratic Party support the following bills as a priority. The CADEM Legislation Committee will be voting on this, we'll let you know when and how to give comment. In the meantime, if you personally know any of the committee members, please reach out to them.
Please also call your Assemblymember to support the SB's, and your Senator to support the AB's.
SB 52 (Perez)
Bans the use of nonpublic data in a pricing algorithm. Landlords could still use public data or their own data, but not that of competitors.
SB 522 (Wahab)
Applies the state tenant protections against eviction without good cause to rebuilt housing after a disaster, if the previous building was covered by the law.
SB 655 (Stern)
Starts the process for establishing regulations for maximum indoor temperature. While California requires rental housing to have heat, there is currently no requirement for cooling.
SB 749 (Allen)
This bill would require a mobile home park owner that wants to close a park to first offer it for sale, at market value, to a nonprofit or government that wants to preserve it as housing.
AB 246 (Bryan)
Protects tenants from eviction if they are unable to pay rent due to an interruption in Social Security payments.
AB 380 (Mark Gonzalez)
Strengthens enforcement of the ban on price gouging after a disaster.
AB 628 (McKinnor)
Requires rental housing (other than group housing such as a dorm room) to have a working stove and fridge.
AB 736 (Wicks)
Affordable Housing Bond.
AB 863 (Kalra)
Requires eviction notices in Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, or Korean if lease was in that language or if it is the tenant's primary language.
AB 878 (Kalra)
Strengthens rental housing protections for survivors of domestic violence, abuse, and other serious crimes, closing loopholes in the existing laws that provide tenants the right to break a lease or protections from eviction.
#RentersVote
2026 is coming up - voting will start for 2026 primary election in about 9 months, which will feature Congressional, State, and county elections. Make a plan to register renters to vote in your community! For example, in the New York City Democratic primary earlier this year, increased renter voter turnout was decisive in Zohran Mamdani's victory, and was a central part of his campaign strategy.
Central Valley update
Our Central Valley Vice Chair Arturo Rodriguez has written and article in the Porterville Recorder on the impacts of federal legislation on immigrants, many of who are renters in the Central Valley, https://www.recorderonline.com/news/how-immigration-legislation-is-dangerous-to-immigrants/article_593aebec-cbfc-429c-acb8-1fb129f836db.html
June 4, 2025 Legislative Update
The following Senate bills have passed the Assembly and are now headed to the Senate.
AB 246 - Tenant protections in case Social Security payments are delayed.
AB 736 - Affordable Housing Bond.
The following Senate bills have passed the Senate and are now headed to the Assembly.
SB 52 - Ban rental pricing algorithms.
SB 436 - More time for tenants to pay overdue rent, extends the 3-day pay or quit notice to 14 days.
AB 1248, Ban Junk Fees, was moved to the inactive file. We will continue to work with Legislators and activists to fix the problem of junk fees.
Thank you again for all your efforts contacting our Legislators.
2025 Convention Meeting
Wednesday, May 28, 7:30-9:00pm
Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9_HOo93LQa-d2Ds8lQEVrQ
Agenda
Legislation and Regional Updates
Board Elections
To run for the 2025-2027 Board, please fill out this form
State Legislation News
Housing is a human right! On Monday, April 28, members joined several hundred tenants from organizations across the state to meet with legislators and the press, followed by a rally and march through downtown Sacramento.
AB 1248 - Ban Junk Fees. This bill is scheduled for a floor vote on May 5 - Call your Assemblymembers today! Details and talking points at https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-assemblymember-haney-unveil-legislation-protect-17
AB 1157, the Affordable Rent Act. This bill lowers the annual allowable rent increase, and expands these protections to more homes. Due to landlord opposition, this bill is on hold and will continue next year.
AB 246 - Tenant protections in case Social Security payments are delayed. This bill is now at the Appropriations Committee - call your Assemblymember.
AB 736 - Affordable Housing Bond. This bill is now at the Appropriations Committee - call your Assemblymember.
AB 1165 - Housing Justice Act - permanent housing funding in the state budget. This bill is now at the Appropriations Committee - call your Assemblymember.
SB 52 - Ban rental pricing algorithms. This bill is now at the Appropriations Committee - call your State Senator.
SB 436 - More time for tenants to pay overdue rent, extends the 3-day pay or quit notice to 14 days. This bill is now at the Appropriations Committee - call your State Senator.
2025 CA Dem Convention - May 30-June 1, Anaheim
2025 CA Dem Convention - May 30-June 1, Anaheim
The 2025 California Democratic Party convention will take place from Friday 5/30 to Sunday 6/1 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Convention information and registration can be found at www.cdpconvention.org
April 2025 News
Call Now for Tenant Protections and Affordable Housing
This Monday, April 28, many Renters Council members will be joining dozens of tenant groups and other organizations in Sacramento to talk to legislators about this year's most important tenant protection and affordable housing bills, followed by a rally and march in the afternoon. For those back home, call your Assemblymembers and State Senators to reinforce the message.
You can also amplify our voices on social media - use the hashtags #LowerTheRent #HousingDignityJustice #FundAffordableHousing
Important bills to ask for support
AB1157, the Affordable Rent Act. This bill lowers the annual allowable rent increase, and expands these protections to more homes. AB 1157 passed the Assembly Housing Committee last week in a close vote, and will be voted on in the Assembly Judiciary Committee on April 29.
AB 736 & SB 417 - Affordable Housing Bond
AB 1165 - Housing Justice Act - permanent housing funding in the state budget
AB 1248 - Ban Junk Fees
SB 52 - Ban rental pricing algorithms
SB 436 - More time for tenants to pay overdue rent
Call Now to ask your Assemblymember to vote for AB 1157, Lower the Rent Cap
Assemblymember Ash Kalra has introduced AB1157, the Affordable Rent Act. This bill is in response to the fact that rents are still increasing faster than incomes, and while current state laws protect many tenants from the worst gouging, it still allows rent to double in less than 10 years.
AB 1157 amends the Tenant Protection Act (TPA) of 2019, also known as AB1482 or the State Rent Cap, in the following ways:
Limits allowable annual rent increases to CPI (Consumer Price Index) + 2% or 5%, whichever is lower
Covers renters living in single family homes by removing the TPA’s exemption for single-family homes
Makes the TPA permanent by removing the 2030 sunset.
The bill will be voted on in committee on April 24 and April 29.
Calls are needed to Assemblymembers - ask them to support AB 1157.
ADEM Delegate Elections - Results are available
ADEM Delegate Elections - Results are available
Thank you to all our members who participated! The results of the ADEM delegate elections can now be viewed at https://adem.cadem.org/ Click on the Results link at the top.
2025 CA Dem Convention - May 30-June 1, Anaheim
2025 CA Dem Convention - May 30-June 1, Anaheim
The 2025 California Democratic Party convention will take place from Friday 5/30 to Sunday 6/1 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Register and get info at www.cdpconvention.org More information will be available soon about the Renters Council meeting and board elections for our 2025-2027 board.
Call Now to urge Assemblymembers to vote for AB 246, Rent Freeze for Los Angeles
Tomorrow (Tuesday March 3rd) there will be a vote in the Assembly Judiciary committee for Assemblymember Isaac Bryan's AB 246, legislation to enact a one-year rent freeze for fire-ravaged Los Angeles County.
Why we need this bill:
- Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by the fires and must turn to rental property for housing.
- Since January 7th, increases in average rents have reached 20%.
- Bad actors have taken advantage of the fires and are raising rents at exorbitant amounts.
- Los Angeles County is under a state of emergency and needs a break from increasing rents. AB 246 will allow those who have lost jobs and homes and those looking for new rental property to stay in Los Angeles.
- It is up to elected officials to protect LA residents from price gouging.
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SCRIPT:
Hi, this is (First Name) calling to urge the Assemblymember to vote for AB 246.
This is legislation to help fire-ravaged Los Angeles County. I believe that people impacted by the fires should not face increased rents when they have lost homes or jobs or both.
We are asking the Assembly member to please join the Los Angeles County Supervisors in supporting AB 246 and to vote YES on AB 246 at the hearing on Tuesday.
Phone ALL of the Following Legislators:
Assembly Member Rick Chavez Zbur
Tel: (916) 319-2051
Assembly Member Diane Papan
(916) 319-2021
Assembly Member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
(916) 319-2016
Assembly Member Blanca Pacheco
(916) 319-2064
Information for Renters Affected by Wildfires
Information for Renters Affected by Wildfires
Larry Gross at the Coalition for Economic Survival has provided a list of resources, including info on how to apply for assistance, as well as how to report illegal rent gouging, at https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Resources-for-Renters-Impacted-by-the-Fires.html?soid=1101570421077&aid=p8c0od5DWN8&
March 3, 2025: ADEM Delegate Elections - Results are available
March 3, 2025: ADEM Delegate Elections - Results are available
Thank you to all our members who participated! The results of the ADEM delegate elections can now be viewed at https://adem.cadem.org/ Click on the Results link at the top.
2025 CA Dem Convention - May 30-June 1, Anaheim
2025 CA Dem Convention - May 30-June 1, Anaheim
The 2025 California Democratic Party convention will take place from Friday 5/30 to Sunday 6/1 at the Anaheim Convention Center. More information will be available soon about the Renters Council meeting and board elections for our 2025-2027 board.
Call Now to urge Assemblymembers to vote for AB 246, Rent Freeze for Los Angeles
Tomorrow (Tuesday March 3rd) there will be a vote in the Assembly Judiciary committee for Assemblymember Isaac Bryan's AB 246, legislation to enact a one-year rent freeze for fire-ravaged Los Angeles County.
Why we need this bill:
- Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by the fires and must turn to rental property for housing.
- Since January 7th, increases in average rents have reached 20%.
- Bad actors have taken advantage of the fires and are raising rents at exorbitant amounts.
- Los Angeles County is under a state of emergency and needs a break from increasing rents. AB 246 will allow those who have lost jobs and homes and those looking for new rental property to stay in Los Angeles.
- It is up to elected officials to protect LA residents from price gouging.
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SCRIPT:
Hi, this is (First Name) calling to urge the Assemblymember to vote for AB 246.
This is legislation to help fire-ravaged Los Angeles County. I believe that people impacted by the fires should not face increased rents when they have lost homes or jobs or both.
We are asking the Assembly member to please join the Los Angeles County Supervisors in supporting AB 246 and to vote YES on AB 246 at the hearing on Tuesday.
Phone ALL of the Following Legislators:
Assembly Member Rick Chavez Zbur
Tel: (916) 319-2051
Assembly Member Diane Papan
(916) 319-2021
Assembly Member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
(916) 319-2016
Assembly Member Blanca Pacheco
(916) 319-2064
Information for Renters Affected by Wildfires
Information for Renters Affected by Wildfires
Larry Gross at the Coalition for Economic Survival has provided a list of resources, including info on how to apply for assistance, as well as how to report illegal rent gouging, at https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Resources-for-Renters-Impacted-by-the-Fires.html?soid=1101570421077&aid=p8c0od5DWN8&
Renew your Membership for 2025
Renew your Membership for 2025
Membership Eligibility
Membership is open to all registered Democrats, as well as those who intend to register to vote as Democrats when they become eligible. If you need to re-register to vote as a Democrat, please go to https://registertovote.ca.gov/
Dues Options:
Regular Member, $10
Housing Friend, $25
Housing Patron, $50
Housing Activist, $99
Pay your Dues
We are now accepting dues for membership for 2025, which covers members for all of 2025 and up through the first 2026 CADEM Convention. All members have the same voting rights.
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/carent2025
We have a number of generous members that donate more than the amount or set up a monthly additional donation. You can use the same link above to make a additional contribution. There is no contribution limit. This year is an extremely important election year and your donations will be especially helpful in us supporting candidates, rent control ordinances & events to get the renter vote out statewide.
Fee Waiver:
If dues are a financial hardship, please use the Fee Waiver membership form: https://forms.gle/6zBMLdJLRZhrJP2VA
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