Prop I Funding Victory! Voters demanded it, and we delivered: The Board of Supervisors approved last week the first round of Prop I funding — more than $20 million — to go to rent relief and permanently affordable, social housing. This is a huge win. Thank you everyone who voted for the ballot measure and…
Supervisors Reject Condos With Evicted Seniors Crucial vote sends a message that a building cleared by the Ellis Act will not get a lucrative permit to convert the units to condos. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors refused to allow the owners of a building where seniors were evicted to win a lucrative permit to…
“No Fault” (Excluding Ellis Act) Eviction Ban Likely Thru June 30, 2021 Evictions for reasons other than nonpayment can proceed only if necessary due to violence, threat of violence, health/safety issues, or Ellis Act. This limit on evictions is set to expire on March 31, 2021 (Ordinance No. 216-20), so starting April 1, evictions not…
Rent Relief Funds The Budget and Finance Committee on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, voted in support of San Francisco Board of Supervisor Dean Preston’s ordinance calling for the release of PROP I funds (5,700,000 for Rent Relief & $5,700,000 for Social Housing) to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development. The ordinance still needs…
Eviction Protection and Debt Relief (SB 91) Signed by Governor Summary from the San Francisco Anti-Displacement Coalition (SFADC) Senate Bill (SB) 91 (full text here) contains an extension of Assembly Bill 3088’s eviction moratorium as well as the outlines of a state rental assistance program. Look for updates and more detailed information from SFADC: Eviction…
National Eviction Ban Extended President Biden extended this moratorium through March 2021. The relief comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s eviction moratorium was set to expire at the end of the month. More than 14 million Americans — or 1 in 5 adult renters — said recently that they’re not caught up…
San Francisco rent closes out the year down 27% https://www.sfgate.com/realestate/article/SF-rent-closes-out-the-year-down-27-15845136.php Median rents in San Francisco are at $1,992 for a one-bedroom apartment and $2,305 for a two-bedroom. “After an unprecedented year, rents in San Francisco are down nearly 27% since January, more than any other big city in the nation. The price drop is tied…
SF Housing Inventory Passes By July of 2022, landlords will be required to report to the city every year: The approximate square footage of each residential unit, the date of any vacancies over the past 12 months, and each tenant’s base rent. Failure to comply suspends the right to increase the rent. Why does San…
“Fault” Evictions Not Based on Unpaid Rent Starting December 1, 2020 Starting December 1, 2020, fault evictions not based on unpaid rent may proceed subject to the San Francisco Rent Ordinance. “No fault” residential evictions — including owner move in, capital improvements, and demolition evictions but not including Ellis Act evictions — are banned through…
COVID-19 Housing Protection Legislation & Housing Justice Action Map In a time of turmoil and uncertainty for many tenants, knowledge about rights and protections is crucial for staying housed and safe during the global pandemic. Released in April by the Anti-Eviction Mapping Project (AEMP), COVID-19 Housing Protection Legislation & Housing Justice Action Map is an…