Fair Rents, Fair Bills: Understanding Rent & Utility Regulations

JOIN US VIRTUALLY ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH 12PM

Join us for a learning session about San José’s Rent Stabilization Program and possible updates to the city’s rules on how utilities are billed in rental housing (known as Ratio Utility Billing Services, or RUBS).

We’ll break down:

  • What rent stabilization means
  • How RUBS works
  • And what these proposed changes could mean for renters and housing providers

You’ll also learn how to share your feedback and get involved as the city considers these updates and how it can impact you.

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What’s “Opportunity Housing”? Why do some oppose or support it?

In the fall, the San Jose City Council will decide whether to direct city staff to study the possibility of allowing duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes in single-family neighborhoods. Why do some oppose it while others support it? How can you make sure your opinion is considered? Find out during an informational meeting!

There will be three FREE ZOOM COMMUNITY MEETINGS by San Jose neighbors for San Jose neighbors!

City staff, a group opposing and a group supporting will present at each meeting.

Did you attend a meeting without city staff presenting information? Heard conflicting information and not sure what’s true? If so, then this meeting is for you…by neighbors for neighbors.

MEETING 1

Monday, 4/12/21, at 630pm for San Jose neighbors from City Council districts 2, 9, and 10, plus all other San Jose residents for whom this date works best. City staff will present; Santa Teresa Foothills Neighborhood Association will present their opposition; and a member of the San Jose Neighborhoods for All coalition will present their support.
Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SDHMa1mhR3ObY6WeqwlJjw

 

MEETING 2

Thursday, 4/15/21, at 630pm for San Jose neighbors from City Council districts 5, 7, and 8, plus all other San Jose residents for whom this date works best. City staff will present; a group will present their opposition; and a member of the San Jose Neighborhoods for All coalition will present their support. Note: The Berryessa Citizens Advisory Council was invited to present its opposition and declined to do so.

Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dU4vKLDZRbOOu_4a085Fsw

 

MEETING 3

Thursday, 4/22/21, at 630pm for San Jose neighbors from City Council districts 1, 3, 4 and 6, plus all other San Jose residents for whom this date works best. City staff will present; the Willow Glen Neighborhood Association has been invited to present their opposition; and a member of the San Jose Neighborhoods for All coalition will present their support.
Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JG5riW7TTl67d6R-jQwrfQ

Agenda for each meeting
1. Background information by neighbor co-hosts
2. Presentation by City of San Jose Planning Department staff.
3. Presentation from a group opposing.
4. Presentation from a group supporting.
5. Question and Answer session.

When:
April 12th
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Where:
Online Event
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