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To: Assemblymember Mike Fong, Senator Sasha Renée Pérez, Assemblymember John Harabedian
MORATORIUM ON SALES in the 710 CORRIDOR
Caltrans Tenants in El Sereno, South Pasadena, and Pasadena are calling on the legislature to announce an immediate moratorium on sales in the 710 Corridor.
The introduction of AB2329 (Fong) proposes much-needed clarifications to Roberti Act home prices, as well as the priorities and mechanisms for sale. While this will undoubtedly improve outcomes for tenant-purchasers in 2027, many tenants are facing deadlines NOW, in the spring and summer of 2026. These are tenants with serious concerns about signing contracts and making financial commitments while pending legislation may actually change the pricing, terms, and procedures in a matter of nine months.
Simultaneously, the legislative process is taking place under the shadow of a California State Audit of the 710 sales program, which was requested after widespread allegations of substandard accounting, inspections, contracting, and appraisal reported by tenant-purchasers. While the audit will continue for at least the next six months, tenants are experiencing these illicit practices NOW.
We respectfully but urgently request a pause, to protect tenants and to give the state an opportunity to put the sales program on a proper, equitable path towards completion.
Why is this important?
While sales continue, Caltrans is still able to proceed with suspicious pricing, aggressive contract negotiations, and a myriad of building code and health and safety code violations. Without intervention, these serious problems will be inherited by disadvantaged home buyers, and the costs and risks ultimately transferred to the cities and districts in which these homes are located.
Caltrans tenants feel that they are under duress. There is widespread confusion about the manner in which the law and the regulations are being applied by Caltrans and their real estate contractor, Veterans Realty Group. There is a lack of uniform, accurate information, and an immediate need for advocacy and legal aid.
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