The Legislature has scheduled hearings this month on a pair of bills that target the Ellis Act, landmark legislation that protects a property owner’s right to exit the rental housing business.

The Ellis Act, passed in 1985, provides an important safety valve for landlords operating in rent controlled jurisdictions.

Before the Ellis Act in 1985, cities could force landlords …

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