Small Property Owners Association

Preparing for the 2026 Rent Control Ballot Fight

Thank you for supporting property rights, while promoting reasonable and balanced housing policy in 2025.Please see the brief holiday message from newly elected SPOA President Amir Shahsavari, who closes 2025 by describing why your support is urgently needed against the rent control ballot initiative in 2026. Learn about the dangers of this policy, including the deceptive propaganda claiming that it is flexible and harmless when the opposite is actually true. Please join and support SPOA in 2026 to keep rent control in the past and to fight against other proposals that threaten renters, owners, and other businesses.You can see the video in the link below.

SPOA 2025 Holiday Message

by Amir Shahsavari

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SPOA preparing for in 2026?

The SPOA is preparing for a 2026 ballot fight against a rent control initiative. They aim to educate the public on the dangers of such policies and mobilize support to prevent their enactment.

Why is the SPOA fighting the 2026 rent control initiative?

The SPOA opposes the upcoming rent control ballot initiative, arguing it is harmful. They are actively campaigning against deceptive claims that the policy is flexible or harmless, emphasizing its detrimental effects.

How can supporters help the SPOA in 2026?

The SPOA, led by President Amir Shahsavari, is urging supporters to join and contribute in 2026. Their goal is to prevent rent control from being implemented and to oppose other measures that could negatively impact renters, property owners, and businesses.

What does the SPOA say about the nature of rent control policies?

The SPOA highlights that rent control policies are often presented with misleading information. They emphasize that the reality is contrary to claims of flexibility and harmlessness, suggesting these policies have significant negative consequences.

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