The apartments do not fall under Santa Ana's rent control ordinance. Officials said the rent limits are set by the state are tied to tax credits given to the developer. The city has confirmed that the property owner is in compliance with the law. Everything I have is a necessity, there's no luxury that I can give up," said renter Victor Mendez. The city of Santa Ana and Orange County supervisor Katrina Foley said they are trying to find financial help for these seniors.
Aside from the rent hike, the tenants said they feel unsafe at the building because of the nearby homeless and drug problems. Michele Gile. Twitter Facebook. Featured Local Savings. More from CBS News. Mudflow triggered by rain shuts down Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu area. First Altadena property with home destroyed by Eaton Fire hits market, sells within days.
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