Mobilehome Land Rent Stabilization Ordinance

Praised the defendability of the ordinance and urged immediate passage.

Urged the council to reject the ordinance or adjust caps to 8%, citing inaccuracies in data and cumbersome NOI procedures.

Urged the council to pass the rent stabilization ordinance to protect working-class residents and seniors from gentrification.

Spoke on behalf of Investment Property Group, asking the council to reject rent control and honor existing long-term leases.

Noted that existing long-term leases already provide stability and transparency for residents.

Highlighted that 91% of Lamplighter residents are on long-term leases offering better protection than the proposed ordinance.

Representing WMA, requested a 3% floor and 8% ceiling along with full vacancy decontrol to reflect actual operating costs.

Expressed legal concerns regarding the ordinance's interference with existing leases and lack of stakeholder compromise.

Supported the ordinance, noting that current space rents are exceptionally high and threaten senior housing stability.

Shared personal struggles as a disabled veteran living on a fixed income.

Urged immediate passage of the ordinance to provide crucial financial relief to mobilehome owners.

Supported the ordinance and questioned out-of-state corporate ownership of parks.

Shared personal financial impacts of rent increases on a fixed income at Casa del Norte.

Spoke in favor of the ordinance to protect senior citizens from excessive rent burdens.

Urged empathy from the council and swift passage of the rent stabilization measure.

Highlighted local rent data showing Camarillo mobilehome rents are among the highest in the county, urging a yes vote.

Expressed concern that the ordinance could negatively impact existing leaseholders.