Homelesness charity celebrates 'bigger and better things' after shock eviction
A charity tackling poverty and homelessness moved to a larger location after facing eviction, raising funds to secure a new premises and expand its services. [ more ]
Two of the Oldest Restaurants on Fisherman's Wharf Are Suing San Francisco
The owner of iconic San Francisco restaurants Fishermen's Grotto and Tarantino's filed a lawsuit against the city for lost revenue and rent reimbursement. [ more ]
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea council served an eviction notice to two houseboats in West London due to concerns about spoiling the River Thames view. [ more ]
Los Angeles City Council is considering two proposed ordinances to protect renters: one providing legal representation for tenants facing eviction and the other allowing tenants to keep pets acquired during the pandemic.
The right-to-counsel proposal aims to establish a permanent eviction defense program, ensuring legal services for low-income tenants. The estimated cost of the program is $67.8 million per year.
The proposed ordinances must pass the City Council and are expected to be reviewed next year. [ more ]
LA Tenants Face Deadline To Start Paying Back Rent Debt | KQED
Renters in Los Angeles are no longer protected from eviction or rent increases, meaning they must start paying back rent and face potential rent hikes.
Prison officials in California have been mishandling misconduct complaints by reclassifying them as routine grievances to reduce backlog. [ more ]
L.A. City Council votes to protect tenants while they await rental assistance
The Los Angeles City Council voted to prohibit the eviction of tenants whose rental assistance applications have been approved but are waiting to receive their funds.
The deadline for tenants to pay pandemic-era rental arrears is approaching, and more than 25,000 applicants are waiting to find out if they are eligible for funds. [ more ]
Vendors who were banned from Brooklyn Bridge now also banned from DUMBO
The Parks Department evicted souvenir vendors from Washington Street in DUMBO, resulting in less crowded sidewalks.
Only two merchandise sellers and three art vendors were allowed to stay, with one vendor expressing disappointment at the decrease in foot traffic. [ more ]
Oak Park, which has been providing shelter for migrants, will require them to move out of hotel, YMCA by Jan. 31
Approximately 160 migrants housed in Oak Park will be required to move out by Jan. 31.
The village will assist migrants in finding new shelter, including potentially relocating them to another city or state if they have stable housing there. [ more ]
Landlord may sell up over Greenwich Council licensing rules
A London landlord is being told by Greenwich Council to start eviction proceedings against her tenants due to problems with the council's licensing system.
The landlord may have to sell her flats if she cannot find a solution.
Greenwich Council has been contacted for a response. [ more ]