Statement of Solidarity with the Black Lives Matter Movement The San Francisco Tenant Union’s goals for housing justice for everyone can’t come to pass if racism persists; our own goals are linked to the success of the Black Lives Matter movement. As an all volunteer-run and donation-funded organization, we believe in mutual aid and solidarity to…
July Rent Nonpayment Due to COVID-19 6/26/20: Mayor’s Order for Nonpayment of Rent and Evictions On June 26, 2020, the Mayor extended the order prohibiting evictions for nonpayment if the tenant was unable to pay due to financial impacts of COVID-19 between March 13, 2020 and July 31, 2020 until six months after the order…
A Vision for Black Lives The San Francisco Tenants Union supports the goals and objectives of the movement for black lives. See the demands here: https://m4bl.org/policy-platforms We value human lives over property rights, and therefore believe that our role as a society is to focus on addressing these demands.
Alternative Housing Due to COVID-19 The Alternative Housing Program provides emergency, temporary housing and shelter for individuals directly affected by the coronavirus, or at high risk of adverse impacts.
5/19/20: FAQs for Health Order Update p. 10 Can common recreational spaces in apartment buildings (like gyms and roof decks) stay open?For apartment dwellers, the Order’s shelter-in-place requirements for the “household or living unit” means their own apartment unit, not the building or complex as a whole. Indoor common recreational spaces shared with others in…
No Late Fees on Rent Payment Delay Allowed Due to COVID-19 The Mayor’s Order on April 30, 2020 (twelfth supplement) includes no late fees allowed for rent delayed because of COVID-19 financial impact and due between March 13, 2020 and June 30, 2020. Some subsidized housing are exempt from this order.
Virtual Counseling Although our in-person clinic is closed due to COVID-19, counseling by phone and email is available. Our donations and memberships are greatly reduced in virtual counseling so we are very grateful for the support of the San Francisco Foundation. With more than $1.5 billion in assets, the San Francisco Foundation is one of…
4/30/20 Mayor’s Order for Nonpayment of Rent and Evictions On April 30, the Mayor issued a new order (twelfth supplement) relating to eviction protections for most residential properties (some subsidized housing exempt). It substantially replaces and revises the old protections. Importantly, the new order eliminates the requirement that the tenant provide notice to the landlord…
4/29/20: FAQs for Updated Health Order The San Francisco Health Officer has updated the FAQ for COVID-19: P. 1 Commercial as well as residential real estate transactions are allowed to fully resume, but with continued restrictions on in-person viewings and appointments. [See p. 25] P. 2 All business facilities operating in the County, including businesses…
6/26/20: Mayor’s Order for Nonpayment of Rent and Evictions On June 26, 2020, the Mayor extended the order prohibiting evictions for nonpayment if the tenant was unable to pay due to financial impacts of COVID-19 between March 13, 2020 and July 31, 2020 until six months after the order expires (the eviction cannot occur until…