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Inglewood passes rent control measure and temporarily bans evictions
James Butts is the mayor of Inglewood. On Tuesday, the Inglewood City Council passed a rent control measure that will temporarily ban large rent hikes.
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Inglewood passes rent control measure and temporarily bans evictions
On Tuesday, Inglewood’s City Council unanimously passed a 45-day moratorium on rent hikes exceeding 5 percent per year. They also voted to halt evictions during that time period.
Mayor James Butts proposed the moratorium. During the meeting, Inglewood residents lined the council chambers to share their own stories of rising rent and displacement. They said they’re suffering as wealthier newcomers are attracted to the neighborhood by developments like the Crenshaw rail line and and the new NFL stadium.
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