News & Announcements

Rent Control Board Appoints Commissioner 

At its meeting January 12, 2012, the Rent Control Board appointed Ilse Rosenstein to fill the seat vacated by retired commissioner Christopher Braun. Ms. Rosenstein is a retired teacher and active community volunteer. The Board also elected Commissoner Marilyn Korade-Wilson to act as Board chairperson, a position formerly held by Mr. Braun.

Permanent Relocation Assistance

The Santa Monica City Council recently adopted an ordinance increasing the permanent relocation benefits. These amounts go into effect January 12, 2012. For more information, please review the attached list of frequently asked questions.

Fall/Winter Newsletter Out Now

Our most recent newsletter includes concise, practical information for tenants and owners alike.   In the lead article, we explain the importance of properly registering each new tenancy—and the consequences of failing to do so. Other articles cover security deposit issues, water conservation, the new state anti-smoking law, information about the sign-up list for Community Corporation housing, and a list of next year’s Rent Control seminars.

Use Our Apartment Listing Service

It’s Free for Owners: To list an apartment vacancy, click on the Apartment Listing Service link in the yellow Rental Units box at right, fill in the Listing Form, and send it to us via email.

It’s Free for Tenants:  To view the list of currently-available rentals, click on the Apartment Listing Service link, then click “view the list.”  The list is also available in hard copy at the Rent Control Office in City Hall, and distributed in various city offices and venues, including the library.  There is never any fee to view or use the list.

The list is published weekly and updated every Thursday.