Santa Monica City Council held a special meeting to rescind an ordinance it had just passed, continuing a pattern of damage-control votes this year. The latest involved a rent control charter amendment that expanded who could qualify as a “household” and potentially take over leases, despite concerns it violated property law.
WHO:Santa Monica City Council
WHAT:Held a special meeting to rescind an ordinance just passed, related to a rent control charter amendment expanding “household” and lease takeover rights.
WHEN:Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
WHERE:Santa Monica, CA
WHY:The Council sought to correct or rescind an unlawful rent control charter amendment that violated property law.
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