Colonial Manor, Inc. v. Reyes
California appellate court ruled that Santa Monica's rent control law is not preempted by state law, upholding local rent control measures.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules space on July 8, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Landlords and property managers in Santa Monica, and potentially other California cities with similar rent control laws. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately, as the ruling is effective upon issuance.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The court reversed a lower court decision that had found Santa Monica's rent control charter amendment preempted by state law, thereby reinstating local rent control regulations.
Who it affects
Landlords and property managers in Santa Monica, and potentially other California cities with similar rent control laws.
What you must do
Review and comply with Santa Monica's rent control ordinance, including rent increase limits, just cause eviction requirements, and registration obligations.
Deadline
Immediately, as the ruling is effective upon issuance.
Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/10861446/colonial-manor-inc-v-reyes/
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