San Anselmo approves renter protection measure for fall ballot

San Anselmo residents will vote this fall to codify tenant protections alongside a contentious rent-control ordinance.

The Town Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to place the question on the Nov. 5 ballot.

The measure will read: “Shall the measure requiring residential landlords of properties of 3 or more units (ADUs exempted) who terminate a tenancy for no tenant fault or lease violation on the tenant’s part, provide measures such as longer notice, payment or relocation benefits...