C.A.R., the leading voice for private property rights in California, is fighting this unacceptable and unfair practice.

In January 2008, C.A.R.’s Board of Directors adopted a FOR position on Proposition 98 and an AGAINST position on Proposition 99. Both propositions will be on the June 2008 statewide ballot. Proposition 98 would impose an outright ban on the use of eminent domain to take any private property – including homes, business and farms – for another private use.

One of the many benefits of Proposition 98 is that it prohibits future imposition of rent control and inclusionary zoning. Local governments will not be allowed to impose any new rent control – as units are vacated, rent controls will be lifted.

Another initiative on the same ballot is Proposition 99, which C.A.R. is OPPOSING. Proposition 99 is designed to maintain the status quo by only offering protection from eminent domain to owner-occupied single-family residences if the owner has lived for at least one year.

Proposition 99 is particularly dangerous because it is NOT real reform, and UNDOES Proposition 98 if both were to pass and Proposition 99 garnered more votes.

C.A.R. strongly urges REALTORS® to VOTE YES on Proposition 98 and NO on Proposition 99.