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After Eviction Victory, Tenants Seek Further Protections
After winning passage of tough new restrictions on condo conversions, tenant activists are now moving to eliminate other incentives for speculator evictions. On Wednesday, the Board of Supervisors Land Use Committee will consider legislation sponsored by Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi to prevent landlords from eliminating tenants parking spots, decks, and even bedrooms without just cause. Supervisor Sandoval will soon have a hearing on his measure to require rental units that convert to ownership to meet modern building codes. Both of these measures could wind up on the November ballot if vetoed by the Mayor, as could a more controversial measure that would prevent the Sheriff’s Office from spending public funds on carrying out the eviction of senior or disabled tenants.
After winning passage of tough new restrictions on condo conversions, tenant activists are now moving to eliminate other incentives for speculator evictions. On Wednesday, the Board of Supervisors Land Use Committee will consider legislation sponsored by Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi to prevent landlords from eliminating tenants parking spots, decks, and even bedrooms without just cause. Supervisor Sandoval will soon have a hearing on his measure to require rental units that convert to ownership to meet modern building codes. Both of these measures could wind up on the November ballot if vetoed by the Mayor, as could a more controversial measure that would prevent the Sheriff’s Office from spending public funds on carrying out the eviction of senior or disabled tenants.
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