Category: slumlords
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DOJ Warns San Diego Landlords Against Tenant Coercion During Pandemic
The U.S. Attorney’s office here in San Diego is warning landlords that they’re on the lookout for anyone who sexually harasses cash-strapped tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Uncertainty Looms for Many Renters Before Statewide Protections Kick in
A new law capping rent increases across the state doesn’t kick in until Jan. 1. In the meantime, some tenants across the city say they’re being forced to choose between leaving their homes or swallowing big rent hikes.
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City Heights Refugees Cope With Substandard Housing
Those hit hardest by San Diego’s affordable housing crisis are often from the most vulnerable communities. Some feel they must accept unsanitary living conditions or lose their home.
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San Diego Tenants Union Fights For Refugees And Other Low-Income Renters
The ongoing housing affordability crisis impacts nearly everyone in California, but few are hit harder than the refugee community.
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USC Students Help City Heights With Cultural District Designation
City Heights leaders have been working towards applying for a California Cultural District certification from the California Arts Council.