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Daly City Small Business Commission hears laundromat owner's plea over three‑year closure; staff to follow up
Summary
At the Nov. 13 Small Business Engagement Day, laundromat owner Dodi Tito told the commission construction at Saint Francis Square has kept her business closed for nearly three years and asked for lease relief or compensation; staff advised reviewing the lease and Maybelle will follow up. Commissioners also heard business spotlights, offers of available space, and community event announcements.
A Daly City laundromat owner told the Small Business Commission on Nov. 13 that construction at Saint Francis Square has kept her business closed for nearly three years and asked the city for help securing lease relief or compensation.
"We have been closed for almost 3 years now," Dodi Tito said, adding that her lease runs through 2026 and that she has been unable to remove or service machines inside the property. Tito said attempts to get keys and clear the space have been unsuccessful and that she is concerned about damage and sanitation, including rodents inside the closed premises.
City staff recommended the owner review the specific protections in her lease and referred Tito to staff for follow-up. "I would definitely recommend,…
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