Led by the San Francisco Tenants Union, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in their final vote to reform owner move-in evictions (OMIs) to allow for enforcement by organizations such as the Tenants Union. Victims of fraud often are unable to enforce the law due to moving out of the area and lack…
The Tenants Union supports development if it provides inclusionary housing. Just building does not increase but actually decreases affordable housing. We oppose oppose Senate Bill 35 which was heard July 12, 2017 by the State Assembly.
Rent Increases, Chapter 7 “Banking” Past Annual Rent Increases > March 2016–February 2017 60.2% Hearing for Operating and Maintenance Expense Increase for Tenant > 1. Is all the documentation in the petition file? If bills, calculations, or letters are not included, you can access them at the Rent Board by making a document request (which…
The United Nations special rapporteur for housing, Leilani Farha, highlights the devastating human rights impact of society’s tendency to view houses as financial commodities rather than homes for people, in her report to the UN.
One out of four “owner move-in” evictions may be fraudulent according to NBC’s investigation. Help prevent this illegal loss of affordable housing by filling out our survey.
Read our article in the San Francisco Examiner about what you should know about warehouses and other illegal homes.
The San Francisco Supervisors could lose their progressive majority in November if we don’t support our progressive Supervisor candidates including Dean Preston and Kimberly Alvarenga.
Bottom Line: The Lennar Prop M Exemption Initiative is a bad idea. This last minute initiative continues a legacy of broken promises for jobs, housing and parks. There is nothing in Proposition O that makes sure new promises are achieved. Please Vote No on Prop O until there are clear and measurable commitments for jobs,…
Meeting for Marin tenants who are organizing for tenant rights on Saturday, August 6, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at 8 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael.
Airbnb has sued the City of San Francisco over legislation that penalized Airbnb’s short-term rentals that illegally remove affordable housing from the market. San Francisco Supervisor David Campos introduced amendments to the legislation to strengthen the legislation.