Stories about Tenants
How SF loses affordable housing almost as fast as it gets built
For every ten new affordable units we create, evictions cost us about six. Plus: Sup. Fewer tries to cut rent hikes. That's The Agenda for May 21 to May 27
Tenant Troubles: Can my landlord refuse to let me have a service animal?
In many cases, no -- but be careful about the paperwork
Supes to hear about squalid conditions for big-landlord tenants ….
Plus: Blocking speculative rent increases and making developers pay for transit .... That's The Agenda for May 14-20
The big debate for governor was an embarrassing bust
None of the candidates talked about the crucial economic, growth, and urban issues. None of the journalists forced them to.
Tenant Troubles: Do landlords really have a secret ‘Rule of Seven?’
The occult background of a rule that has no actual basis in law or policy
Tenant Troubles: Can a landlord take down my TV dish?
It depends on where you put it -- and what rights you have to the use of that space.
Author Amanda Huron on housing and the power of urban ‘commoning’
New book explores DC's equity housing cooperatives—and may offers some lessons for SF.
Supes refuse to allow building owners to profit from evicting senior
The house where Iris Canada once lived will not become condos as board votes 10-1 to reject permit appeal
SF needs a mayor who will tax, spend, and regulate
With all the challenges facing the city, the next mayor has to be willing to challenge the corporate, growth, and tech agendas
Supes asked to allow condos where centenarian was evicted
Landlord who tossed out Iris Canada still wants the city to give him a lucrative permit. Plus: How does SF respond to sexual assault? That's The Agenda for April 23-29