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Coverage dated November 7, 2026 to November 11, 2026

City of Santa Barbara at risk of Litigation over Rent Freeze and State Street

Headline from KEYT Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The Santa Barbara city council chose not to vote on whether to extend a rent increase moratorium on Tuesday. The last minute change followed the threat of litigation on Monday night.

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  1. Nooz Hawk

    Santa Barbara Council May Extend Rent Freeze with Pending Referendum Petition (opens Nooz Hawk)

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    A long Tuesday night is ahead for the Santa Barbara City Council. The council is set to consider extending the city’s temporary rent freeze while a referendum petition challenging the permanent rental control ordinance adopted Oct. 6 is reviewed.

  2. KEYT Santa Barbara

    City of Santa Barbara at risk of Litigation over Rent Freeze and State Street (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The Santa Barbara city council chose not to vote on whether to extend a rent increase moratorium on Tuesday. The last minute change followed the threat of litigation on Monday night.

  3. The Santa Barbara Independent

    City of Santa Barbara May Face Litigation over Temporary Rent Freeze (opens The Santa Barbara Independent)

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    The Santa Barbara Independent's feed description

    The city is considering extending the rent increase moratorium after a landlord-sponsored referendum reached its signature goal.

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