Eviction Moratorium in SF Extended to 7/22/20 The Mayor has extended the moratorium on evictions for residential tenants except for threats to public safety and Ellis Act evictions (state law) to July 22, 2020. (The order expires May 22, 2020, but the moratorium expires 60 days after the order.) This is in addition to the…
Rent Increases Under Rent Ordinance Prohibited Until June 24, 2020 Rent increases under the San Francisco Rent Ordinance are prohibited currently until June 24, 2020.
FAQs for Shelter-in-Place The San Francisco Health Officer has published an FAQ that addresses some tenant questions such as: Can real estate agents show residences in person? Generally, no. Real estate agents, escrow agents, and other service providers that facilitate residential transactions like home sales and apartment rentals are essential workers, but all appointments and…
Don’t Sign Forbearance Agreement for COVID-19 Nonpayment! 1) Sign nothing for a forbearance agreement for COVID-19 nonpayment. 2) To the absolute best extent possible follow whatever the mayor’s office says to do. 3) Double check what the governor says to do and compare that with what the mayor says to do. When in doubt, do…
No Evictions Thru July Except for Public Safety The Judicial Council just adopted an emergency court rule that effectively stops all new eviction cases, other than those necessary to protect public health and safety, for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. The rule is applicable to all courts and to all eviction cases, whether they…
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No Documentation Beyond Explanation Required for Nonpayment Moratorium As outlined by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development’s “Guidance for Tenants and Landlords” regarding inability to pay rent due to the COVID-19 virus, additional documentation is not required beyond an explanation. Fact Sheet and Sample Letter to Landlord in English Sample Letter to Landlord…
3/27 Update on Rent Moratorium from the Mayor The March 27, 2020 update from the Mayor on the moratorium on rent payments has updated rules on missed rent payments.
Supervisors back rent and mortgage payment moratorium The moratorium would forgive all payments to prevent debt accumulation Ida MojadadMar. 24, 2020 San Francisco supervisors joined the call Tuesday to waive all rent and mortgage payments while workers and businesses lose income during the coronavirus shutdown. Supervisors Hillary Ronen and Matt Haney introduced a resolution on…
Updated Mayor’s Order for COVID-19’s Impact on Tenants The Mayor has issued another order which adds: Clarity that it also applies to affordable housing providers who are exempt from the Rent Ordinance because their rent is controlled or regulated by the City. (1(a)) A step before the landlord can just start a non-payment proceeding after…