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Orozco, Norma <br />From:James "Ski" Skawinski <ski@ski4homes.com> <br />Sent:Monday, October 18, 2021 4:56 PM <br />To:eComment <br />Subject:Rent control <br />Categories:Correspondence <br />Dear Councilmember, <br /> <br />I am a rental-housing provider in Santa Ana and I wish to express my opposition to the proposed "City <br />of Santa Ana Community Preservation, Rent Stabilization, Tenants' Rights Act" that appears on the <br />October 5th city council agenda. <br /> <br />The proposal may seek to assist renters, but the effect of such over-reaching rent control and just <br />cause eviction policies will do the exact opposite. It will negatively impact renters, rental-housing <br />providers, and the neighborhoods where they are located, in addition to harming property values, <br />compromising public safety and quality of life, and more. <br /> <br />As a community partner and rental-housing provider in the city, my experience and ability to provide <br />insight could help provide potential solutions to tenants in need and would be an invaluable asset to <br />the city in its efforts. <br /> <br />However, at NO POINT did the city reach out to SEEK MY INPUT or MAKE ME AWARE that such a <br />proposal was being actively developed. Instead, the city blindsided me and my fellow rental-housing <br />providers with a proposal that: <br /> <br />Oversteps existing state laws and imposes onerous restrictions that affect my ability to provide <br />safe, quality housing to my tenants. <br /> <br />Eliminates my ability, and the ability of other responsible landlords, to control and adjust for costs <br />that impact our rental business operations. <br /> <br />Undermines the very nature of existing housing law as it pertains to the rental industry. <br /> <br />I believe that the proposed "City of Santa Ana Community Preservation, Rent Stabilization, Tenants' <br />Rights Act" is severely flawed and punitive against rental-housing providers. For these reasons and <br />those highlighted above, I respectfully ask that the city take no further action on this matter until such <br />time as the city can engage in additional study and engage in discussions with rental housing <br />providers in the city. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br />James Skawinski <br />7 <br /> <br />