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Supervisors debate allowing landlords to pass through half of post-2002 water and sewer rate increases; item continued to Nov. 18
Summary
The Board of Supervisors debated an ordinance that would allow landlords to pass through up to 50% of water and sewer rate increases adopted after July 1, 2002. After an initial failed attempt to continue consideration, the board approved a motion to continue the item to Nov. 18.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Oct. 28 debated an ordinance from the Land Use Committee that would amend the administrative code to permit landlords to pass through to tenants 50% of increased water and sewer charges resulting from rate changes adopted after July 1, 2002. After a contentious exchange, the board voted to continue the item to Nov. 18.
Supporters and critics disagreed over whether the change would promote conservation or risk double-charging tenants. Supervisor Elsberg moved to…
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