Tenants Together and the Anti-Eviction Mapping Project have just released a comprehensive report on Ellis Act evictions. The report goes into great detail in how speculators are abusing the law… CONTINUE
SF Board of Supervisors Approves Legislation to Allow Landlords to Legalize Unpermitted Units
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors today approved Sup. Chiu’s legislation to allow landlords to voluntarily seek legalization of certain illegal in-law units. We discussed the legislation previously here.
San Francisco Legislation to Increase Ellis Act Relocation Payments Heads to the Full Board
The legislation increasing Ellis Act relocation payments passed out of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee yesterday and will get a vote from the full Board of Supervisors on… CONTINUE
Google Buses: symptom or disease?
This time the PBS Newshour highlights the issue of tech-worker displacement of long-term tenants here.
San Francisco May Allow Landlords to Legalize In-Law Units
Sup. David Chiu’s proposed legislation would be a great step forward for San Francisco tenants in illegal units. The measure would allow a building owner to legalize an existing unit… CONTINUE
Different Coasts, Same Rental Issues
New York City is experiencing a rental crisis similar to San Francisco with the same political tug-of-war.
San Francisco Takes Steps to Allow More In-Law Units
Legislation proposed by Sup. Scott Weiner would allow owners to build an in-law unit within the “envelope” of an existing building. This legislation would only apply to properties located in… CONTINUE
A tale of two San Franciscos
An excellent recent piece in the New York Times discussing the higher rents and displacement of long-term tenants caused by the rise of the tech industry in the Bay Area.
Timmy wins against his landlord
Tim Lincecum prevails against his landlord in a security deposit lawsuit.
Widespread support for Ellis Act reform
San Francisco’s political and business leaders lend strong support to Ellis Act reform.