Overview
- The Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to advance a rule protecting tenants who are up to two months behind on rent from eviction.
- For now the change would apply only in unincorporated areas, with county counsel directed to return a final ordinance within 30 days.
- Supervisor Lindsey Horvath said she will seek a follow-up vote to consider a three-month threshold and countywide coverage.
- Landlord groups, including the California Apartment Association, condemned the plan and warned of tighter tenant screening.
- Officials linked the action to the fallout from ICE raids and a local emergency; two months equals about $5,202 for a typical two-bedroom under HUD rates.