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Supervisors push tenant protections: upcoming long‑term eviction protections and a proposed rent‑increase freeze
Summary
On April 7, supervisors announced and introduced multiple measures to protect renters, including plans for long‑term eviction protections, a proposed freeze on rent increases under the city’s rent stabilization rules, and a continued push for state eviction and foreclosure moratoria.
Several supervisors used roll call remarks on April 7 to announce and advance tenant protections as the city confronts significant income loss tied to the COVID‑19 crisis.
Supervisor Ahsha Safaie (recorded in roll as “Supervisor Preston” and others; transcript uses last names) announced that his office has worked with advocates and the city attorney to introduce “the strongest allowable protections” for tenants. Supervisor Preston said legislation coming the following week would include long‑term eviction protections and prohibition of late fees for tenants who lose income during the emergency. “We…
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