Small Oakland Landlord Stands To Lose Everything; Tenant Fails To Pay Rent For 3 Years

CBS San Francisco

April 18, 2023

OAKLAND -- Oakland is one of the last cities in the Bay Area hanging on to its eviction moratorium, which was introduced during the pandemic to protect tenants from eviction.

Many mom-and-pop landlords claim their tenants are taking advantage of the policy, leaving them at risk of losing their livelihoods.

"I'm back due some rent... $56,000 over the last three years from my tenant," said John Williams, as he read a sign he plans to bring to Oakland City Hall Tuesday.

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