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Section B

Citation
Section B
Parent Document
Birkenfeld v. City of Berkeley, 550 P.2d 1001 (1976)
Jurisdiction
California (state)
Effective Date
1976-06-16

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There is no exception for new housing construction generally. The ballot argument in favor of the-charter amendment (incorporated into the pleadings) stated: “Controlled rents will discourage high rent-quick profit ticky-tacky apartment construction, thus helping stop destruction of older homes and preserving Berkeley’s unique environmental character. Rent control will help ensure that new housing construction serves those most in need—low income families, minorities, students and the aged.” 6