. >> anthony chagoya is with the law foundation of silicon valley.up represents tenants facing eviction. the proposed plan would only apply to landlords with 50 or more existing units, and they could risk losing tax breaks if they don't comply. but still, chagoya says it would help a lot of people stay housed. >> unfortunately, you know, they'll get hit with that unexpected rent increase and it's at 10, 15, 20% an amount that they just frankly cannot afford. and the consequence of that is it causes displacement. >> however, some don't think this is the best way to keep housing costs from rising. derek barnes with the east bay rental housing association, says the focus should be on building more units, not capping rent. we have a supply demand issue here and we've had that for decades, and so we haven't really cracked the code on building the amounts of housing that we need, especially here in the bay area. he fears a rent cap would deter developers, even if there is an exemption. >> might very well, create a situation where they pull out of the marke

chagoya says that would help many bay area residents. this is really an effort to get control of those big corporate landlords who are imposing substantial rent increases to working families who, frankly, cannot afford to pay a 10% rent increase, a 20% rent increase. barnes says any bill that gets passed should include incentives for developers to build more housing. >> but i think we need to think more creatively, with, you know, legislative tools that provide incentives for owners to bring units back into the market. the president is calling on congress to pass this bill as soon as possible. >> ryan curry, abc seven news. >> a warning for pet owners with coyotes on the prowl. the series of sightings now turning deadly. california is a covid hot spot. once again, the concerning signs compared to the rest of the country and celebrating a boost for affordable housing in a community that needs a win even with statins and a healthy diet... listen to your heart. talk to your doctor about repatha. repatha plus a statin lowers ldl-c (bad chole