Mobilehome park rent applications

River's Edge resident of 33 years said the new owner filed two rent-increase applications in one year after the first was denied; asked for a one-application-per-year limit with owners paying fees.

Called the situation a real emergency for seniors and working families under an outdated 1980s ordinance; urged rent control and the urgency ordinance.

Demanded a one-application-per-year limit, saying tenants' income should buy groceries, not subsidize landlords, and staff time should go to protecting residents from ICE.

CAUSE policy director detailed the 45% and 47% increase attempts and cited precedents in Fremont, Oxnard and other cities limiting applications to once per year.

Resident association president recounted the landlord filing another application two days after the 45% increase was defeated, draining city resources; urged a 12-month limit.

Ventura County Tenants Union member said constant increases take food off family tables, drain city staff time, and worsen the housing crisis.