Title
Report regarding renter protection measures for residential tenants in South San Francisco. (Nell Selander, Deputy Director of Economic Development and Housing)
label
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Staff recommends City Council hold a study session regarding potential renter protection measures for residential tenants in South San Francisco.
Body
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On January 9, 2019, the City Council held a study session to discuss potential renter protection and anti-displacement measures that the City Council could adopt within South San Francisco. Staff's presentation included introductory information on:
* Types of residential displacement, including: evictions, demolitions, rent increases, and/or physical renovations or changes in use.
* Impacts of displacement, including: loss of neighborhood stability, overcrowding of units, health issues, impacts on local businesses, etc.
* Existing City programs, state laws, and recent regional policy discussions (e.g., CASA) affecting renter protections.
* Overview of existing programs in other cities, including:
o Minimum lease terms
o Rent Review Board and/or Mediation
o Relocation Assistance
o Voluntary Rent Programs
After discussing the different options available, the Council directed staff to provide additional research, analysis, and recommendations on three specific policy initiatives: enhanced notification for rent increases, minimum lease terms, and relocation assistance. At the July 10th Council meeting, Council requested more information on mediation. This report provides the additional information requested by Council at the January 9th study session and the July 10th Council meeting.
Demographic Information
South San Francisco's population of 67,120 lives in 20,712 households. Of these households, 61% are homeowners and 39% are renters. The renter households can be broken out further by type of residence: 37% of renter households live in attached or detached single family homes, 15% i...
Click here for full text