Sacramento seeks help from residents to protect renters from rent increases, unjustified evictions

(FOX40.COM) — The city of Sacramento said it is seeking knowledge from its residents about renter’s protections and the effectiveness of its Tenant Protection Program, which was officially adopted nearly five years ago.

By taking a recently posted survey by the city, officials said they will be able to “assess current knowledge, effectiveness, and needs” across Sacramento, specifically pertaining to renter’s protections.

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“Data from the survey will help [Sacramento] evaluate how the program could better assist residents and guide any potential changes to the Tenant Protection and Relief Act,” city officials said.

According to the city of Sacramento, the survey is also available in Spanish and should take around five minutes to complete. It will be comprised of questions regarding resident knowledge of the Tenant Protection Program, types of residence, and use of services.

The deadline to complete the survey is May 31.

Sacramento Program Specialist Vicki Riggins Medina said, “Participating in this survey will help our City team assess whether modifications are needed for the Tenant Protection Program to be of better use to those renting.”

The Tenant Protection and Relief Act was adopted by the Sacramento City Council in 2019 to protect renters from excessive rent increases and unjustified evictions. The Tenant Protection Program was also established as a result of the legislation.

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Sacramento officials said the program applies to most apartments and duplexes built before Feb. 1, 1995. “Mobile home rentals and single-occupancy rooms in hotels rented for longer than 30 days are included. Single-family dwellings and rental units in condominiums and stock cooperatives are not included.”

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