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San Francisco Eviction Law Change
San Francisco now requires tenants to owe more than a month's rent before eviction, but legal challenges loom.
In brief
San Francisco now requires tenants to owe more than a month's rent before eviction, but legal challenges loom. San Francisco landlords can no longer evict tenants for unpaid rent less than a month, but a California Supreme Court ruling on Los Angeles' similar law may block the change. Originally reported by…
San Francisco Eviction Law Change
San Francisco landlords can no longer evict tenants for non-payment who owe less than a month’s rent.
Legal Challenge Expected
The California Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on whether Los Angeles’ similar law violates state law.
Rent Levels in SF
Fair market rent in San Francisco is $2,485 for a studio, $2,977 for a one-bedroom, and $3,604 for a two-bedroom apartment.
Tenant Impact
25% of unlawful detainer cases last year involved tenants who owed less than a month’s rent.
Landlord Concerns
Landlords can evict for as little as one dollar, and incentives to evict may increase.
Opposition to Law
The San Francisco Apartment Association and the Coalition for Better Housing oppose the eviction law change.
What matters most
San Francisco landlords can no longer evict tenants for unpaid rent less than a month, but a California Supreme Court ruling on Los Angeles' similar law may block the change.
