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SLO City Council votes to move forward with rental registry

February 26, 2026

San Luis Obispo Councilwoman Jan Marx

By KAREN VELIE

The San Luis Obispo City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to move forward with plans to create a rental registry, even though council members were not in agreement with the timing.

As part of  plan to root out bad landlords and create rent stabilization, the city wants to create a registry. During Tuesday’s meeting, landlords and property managers said a registry is not needed while arguing the cost of the registry will be passed onto tenants.

A group of renters, many of whom are members of a tenant union, argued that information is needed to improve rental conditions in the city. They said that the registry will support the city’s diversity, equity and inclusion goals while serving as a tool against global warming.

While all five council members supported the registry, Jan Marx wanted to move forward immediately.

Councilwoman Michelle Shoresman agreed that there is a desire “for safe, stable housing in the community.” She, however, argued there is a current lack of funding for the registry.

Shoresman then suggested adding it as a priority in the 2027 – 2029 financial plan.

In the end, the council agreed to move forward with a plan as part of the 2027 – 2029 financial plan while city staff continues to research and collect. information.

 


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The City of SLO already has a rental registry.

If you rent property you are required to have a business license. On this business license each one of you rentals are listed as a separate entry. You pay the City a fee of the gross amount of your rents and a license fee to renew your license every year.


They also have a Fire Department inspection scam going right now. If you own a multi family rental you have to pay a yearly inspection fee which is collected with your property taxes. They never enter any of the rental units, only take a quick look on the outside of the property. I estimate they charge around $1000 for an hour of their time.


And this is good for climate change an DEI somehow. This will raise property rents and I predict landlords will charge tenants the rental registry fee as a separate entry on the lease. Incredible!


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It is the first step to rent control. With 2/3 of the city’s population being renters, this is nothing more than a cheap political campaign stunt to get their votes and ensure the current council continues to serve (and rake in their $1000 a week salary while they ask people to volunteer their services at city hall).


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What a load of WOKE crap! You that voted for these people deserve what you got.


Move out while you still have a chance.


10

Let the lawsuits begin, another misstep for the city council, reminds when they tried to force electric only housing.


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Shocking!


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