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Legislation spearheaded by Supervisor Jackie Fielder could make it considerably harder for San Francisco landlords to evict tenants for unpaid rent. The proposal passed its first vote unanimously on October 20 and requires final approval.
The concern for property owners is straightforward: How long should they have to go without collecting rent before they can take action? For subsidized tenancies, where tenants pay only a small portion of the monthly rent, the wait could stretch for months.
Bornstein Law has already raised questions about the eviction numbers used to support the proposal and what the new rules could mean for landlords.
And there's another wrinkle: the California Supreme Court is considering a similar restriction in Los Angeles, so the legal questions are far from settled.
Bornstein Law's Earlier Analysis →
San Francisco Chronicle's Coverage →
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