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Supervisors continue debate on owner‑move‑in eviction reforms after hours of public testimony
Summary
The committee continued consideration of competing ordinances aimed at curbing fraudulent owner‑move‑in evictions and accepted a package of amendments to be refined and heard together on June 26. Tenant advocates urged stronger enforcement (private right of action, tracking, penalties); many small property owners warned against criminalization and disproportionate burdens.
An extended public hearing and robust public comment session on owner‑move‑in (OMI) eviction reform dominated the committee, prompting supervisors to accept a set of amendments and continue the item for further work.
Chair Mark Farrell introduced his ordinance requiring landlords who pursue possession for an owner or relative move‑in to file, under penalty of perjury, a statement that the unit will be the landlord’s principal residence for at least 36 months. Supervisor Aaron Peskin introduced substitute legislation that proponents and many tenant advocates characterize as stronger, adding tools such as…
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