The Claremont City Council on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, rejected a proposed rent registry program, concluding years of advocacy and debate over increased regulations on rental housing in the city.

Tenant advocates had regularly attended council meetings in recent years, urging officials to adopt rent control measures and establish a rent registry. In 2023, the rent registry was formally introduced as part of a broader package of tenant-focused proposals, including rent control.

While the city council swiftly voted down the rent control component at that time, it repeatedly delayed decisions on the rent registry, tabling the issue multiple times for further consideration. Each time the proposal returned, the California Apartment Association engaged with city council members, providing information and emphasizing concerns about the potential impacts on landlords and the rental housing market.

Ultimately, after another round of discussions this past Tuesday, council members voted 3-2 to permanently reject the rent registry proposal.

The decision marks a significant outcome for rental housing providers in Claremont, who had expressed ongoing concerns about the administrative burdens and potential negative effects on rental property investment that could accompany a registry program.