On Tuesday, April 21, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an emergency ordinance to temporarily prohibit rent increases on tenants during the covid-19 pandemic. The ordinance applies to rent increases that would normally have been allowed by the San Francisco Rent Ordinance. The ordinance does not apply to rental units whose rents are […]
San Francisco Superior Court Extends and Expands Eviction Moratorium
On April 14, the San Francisco Superior Court issued a new Order extending and expanding San Francisco’s eviction moratorium related to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. One thing that is unchanged from the prior Order: Almost all unlawful detainer cases are paused until June 19, 2020. The sole exception is cases resulting from violence, threats of violence, […]
San Francisco Superior Court Stops Almost All Eviction Cases for 90 Days
On March 24, the San Francisco Superior Court issued an Order halting almost all eviction trials for 90 days, until June 19, 2020. The sole exception is unlawful detainer cases resulting from violence, threats of violence, or health and safety issues. The Order states: All actions in unlawful detainer cases, including trials, motions, discovery, and […]
San Francisco Sheriff Halts Evictions During Coronavirus Lockdown
San Francisco Sheriff Paul Miyamoto announced that his office will not evict any tenants during the coronavirus lockdown. Evictions will be postponed for the indefinite future. This action is in addition to Mayor Breed’s announcement of a moratorium on evictions for non-payment if the inability to pay is related to the coronavirus pandemic. UPDATE: The […]
Mayor Breed Announces Moratorium on Evictions Related to Coronavirus
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has announced a moratorium that will prevent any resident from being evicted due to a loss of income related to a business closure, loss of hours or wages, layoffs, or out-of-pocket medical costs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A financial impact means a substantial loss of household income due to […]
