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CityCouncil/2020-07-21.pdf,18 | CityCouncil | 2020-07-21 | 18 | without any input from the City and, therefore, will be contractual and not subject to unlawful detainer. Councilmember Oddie expressed concern about agreements being substituted for leases; noted there is unequal bargaining power between landlords and tenants; outlined a tenant being subject to eviction. The City Attorney stated the landlord cannot require a tenant to enter into an agreement; noted the agreement must be made voluntarily; should a landlord require such agreement, the requirement would violate the fair housing law. Expressed support for the extension of repayment; stated this action is a necessary component of the recent declaration of racism as a public health emergency given the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of Color due to systemic racism in terms of work, health and housing; many renters are confused about their rights under the various ordinances; urged greater effort be made to inform tenants of legal rights and resources available; outlined communication difficulties; urged a mailing be sent out in multiple languages and no agreement be encouraged: Catherine Pauling, Alameda Renters Coalition. Discussed experience staffing a tenant-landlord counseling line; stated phones lines are flooded with calls from those unable to pay rent; noted leases are being broken; paying debt is quickly becoming overwhelming: Jennifer Rakowski, Alameda. Urged Council to vote yes on the extension of the repayment period; stated the need for tenants to have protections is growing; urged Council to consider the strategy of translating the unpaid rent into consumer debt as adopted by other cities and counties: Grover Wehman-Brown, East Bay Housing Organization (EBHO). Expressed support for the matter; discussed experience as a renter and artist in Alameda; stated showing compassion to residents is important; urged Council to vote yes: Kevyn Lauren, Alameda. Urged Council to vote yes on the extension; stated it is important to protect renters: Alexia Arocha, Alameda. Comment read into the record… | CityCouncil/2020-07-21.pdf |
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