Renters
SJ Renter’s Brush With Foreclosure Led To New Disclosure Requirements For Landlords
When Samantha James signed a lease on a San Jose apartment in the spring of 2011, she had no idea the duplex in College Park had been in foreclosure for about two years.
California Renters Won’t Have To Declaw, Devocalize Pets
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation barring landlords from forcing renters to declaw or devocalize their pets to cut down on noise and property damage.
Alleged Real Estate Scammer Busted Over Fake South Bay Rentals
Jame Troy Wilson has been charged with operating a scheme where he took over foreclosed properties, made false claims of ownership and then took thousands of dollars from unsuspecting renters.
New Tenants’ Rights Legislation Introduced By SF Board Of Supervisors
Legislation was introduced for consideration at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesay to help tenants who are harassed into moving by their landlords.
East Bay Lawmaker Pusing New Protections For Renters
Just days after Gov. Jerry Brown signed California’s so-called “homeowner bill of rights” into law, Assemblymember Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) is pushing for new protection for renters.
San Francisco Rent Board Sides With Smokers In State Ordinance Disputes
San Francisco landlords who want to ban smoking entirely on a property will not be able to evict a tenant who smokes if smoking was allowed in the apartment when the tenant signed a lease.
Closer Look: Bay Area Problem Tenant Emerges In Oregon
A few weeks ago, CBS 5 reported on a woman who avoided paying rent for years. She had numerous court judgments against her, and owes more than $100,000 to landlords, some in the Bay Area.
North Bay Tenant Accused Of Evading Rent For Years
The consequence of not paying rent often means losing the apartment. But one woman is accused of using her expertise to evade paying rent for years.
Antioch To Settle Lawsuit Claiming Police Harassment Of Black Section 8 Renters
The city of Antioch agreed to pay $360,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging police formed a special unit to target and harass black residents who received subsidized rent.
Californians Still Strongly Support Prop 13 Real Estate Tax Limits
Some decisive numbers from the latest Field Poll show that Californians are resolute in their support for Proposition 13, the 1978 amendment to the California Constitution limiting the tax rate of real estate.
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