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Hundreds testify on tenant health and alleged abuses by large property managers; departments outline enforcement gaps
Summary
A long hearing focused on tenant health and safety in units managed by large corporate landlords (Veritas, GreenTree, Mosser and others). Tenants and advocates described water/electric shutoffs, prolonged construction, lead and rodent infestations and alleged harassment and displacement. City departments explained enforcement roles and limits; Veritas representatives disputed the characterizations and asked to continue working with the city.
Hundreds of tenants, advocates and community groups told the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee that aggressive renovation and management practices by large property managers and institutional owners have damaged tenant health, safety and the city’s rent‑controlled housing stock.
The hearing—called to examine the impact of speculative landlords and large property managers—featured tenant testimony, a detailed presentation by the Housing Rights Committee, and responses from city departments and corporate representatives. Speakers repeatedly named Veritas Investments, GreenTree Property Management and Mosser Properties as examples and described a pattern of behaviors: prolonged demolition and renovation across multiple units leading to dust, rodent infestations, and alleged lead concerns; repeated water and electricity interruptions; rushed or incomplete repairs; frequent notices and automated late‑fee and 3‑day…
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