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Supervisor Chen introduces citywide tenant-protection ordinance to limit displacement from demolition
Summary
Supervisor Chen introduced a citywide ordinance to strengthen tenant protections when developers pursue demolition of tenant-occupied buildings, proposing notification, relocation assistance, return rights, replacement of protected units and stronger anti-harassment tools.
Supervisor Chen introduced a residential tenant-protections ordinance on Sept. 9 that would expand rights for tenants facing displacement when landlords or developers pursue demolition of tenant-occupied properties. The ordinance is citywide and was presented as a proactive response to increases in redevelopment pressure and new state laws affecting demolition and redevelopment.
Key provisions described by the sponsor include: extensive tenant notification in multiple languages at every entitlement step; relocation assistance for all…
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