All landlords are human and some humans are more concerned about profits than people. Because of this, I happen to believe that some rent control is a good thing. I say this as an owner of rental properties operating under seven different ordinances controlling the cost of housing for renters. However, like everything else, rent […]
Required service could set some on right path I am writing in regard to the recently published letter by Steve Ziman with the headline “U.S. must create new service requirement for all.” I am in full agreement. Four years ago I took a three-hour tour of San Quentin State Prison. I walked throughout the prison […]
Sausalito evictions show need for renter protections The plight of Marin renters was brought to light once again with the announced eviction of all tenants in the Portofino Riviera apartments (“Sausalito renters in 39-unit complex face eviction,” Sept. 7). Many long-term residents of the complex, including many seniors who have lived there for years, were […]
Renters at the 215 Main St. waterfront apartment complex Portofino Riviera said they’re vexed and confused about the evictions, which were announced via door notices on Aug. 15.
Tenants residing at a Sausalito apartment complex found eviction notices taped to their doors last week, informing them they had to be out by the end of October.