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Calif. Assembly revives mobile home bill
San Jose Mercury News
June 25th, 2009
The San Jose Mercury News reports that AB 761, which was previously rejected by the California Assembly, passed yesterday.

Calif. Assembly rejects mobile home measure
San Jose Mercury News
June 22nd, 2009
The San Jose Mercury reports on the initial rejection of AB 761 by the California Assembly.

Rent fraud scams on the rise by con artists, real estate agents and former owners
by Monique BryherExaminer.com
June 22nd, 2009
This article from Examiner.com discusses different foreclosure scams targeting renters.

Resident to bring low-income housing complaints to Carlsbad City Council
by Stella DavisCurrent-Argus
June 22nd, 2009
Some low-income tenants in Carlsbad are planning to attend a city council meeting in order to bring attention to rent increases that would displace them from the city.

COMMENTARY: Banks lose millions evicting residents from their foreclosed homes
by Judith Liben and Tim H. DavisPatriot Ledger
June 22nd, 2009
Judith Liben, a Massachusetts housing attorney, and Tim H. Davis, an independent research consultant, make the argument that banks should be renting to tenants after a foreclosure.

A Mobile Home Showdown
Visalia Times-Delta
June 20th, 2009
The city of Visalia is considering passing a rent control ordinance for mobile home parks.

Richmond Protects Tenants in Foreclosures
by Sam LevinEast Bay Express
June 17th, 2009
The East Bay Express reports on the passage of the Richmond ordinance protecting renters from post-foreclosure evictions.

Small-Claims Ceiling is Too Low for Consumer
by Michael StetzSan Diego Union Tribune
June 15th, 2009
This San Diego Union Tribune article discusses the argument that the $7,500 small claims limit in California should be raised.

Law Gives Military Renters More Protection Against Foreclosures
by Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. CardenKansas City Info Zine
June 12th, 2009
This article discusses renter protections for military personnel who find themselves in foreclosure situations.

Told not to pay, North Hollywood tenants still getting evicted
by Dana BartholomewDaily News
June 12th, 2009
A group of North Hollywood tenants are being evicted after being told by bank representatives not to pay rent after the bank foreclosed on their homes.

Lembi, Kaussen, and Ben-Simon: How Banks Wreak Havoc on Tenants
by Randy ShawBeyondChron
June 12th, 2009
Randy Shaw of BeyondChron.org looks at predatory lending practices of banks and the impact on tenants.

Palo Alto police investigate allegations against former lieutenant
by Jessica Bernstein-WaxSan Jose Mercury News
June 11th, 2009
The San Jose Mercury News reports that an internal investigation is being conducting regarding allegations that a Palo Alto police lieutenant was hired by Page Mill Properties to harass a tenant activist.

Homeless in Truckee
by Luke BeasleySierra Sun
June 10th, 2009
The Sierra Sun reports on a homeless Truckee resident who was evicted by her landlord after she complained of mold growth in the home.

Bill Moves Forward that May Raise Mobile-Home Rent
by Jake HenshawVisalia Times-Delta
June 9th, 2009
AB 761, which jeopardizes rent control in mobile home parks, passed a vote in the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee.

Tenants in Turmoil
by Mike CoitPressDemocrat
June 7th, 2009
The article from the Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports on two tenants dealing with a foreclosure situation.

Fillmore Rent Control Petitions Spur Fraud Allegations
by Mike HarrisVentura County Star
June 5th, 2009
Tenants of a mobile home park in Ventura county and sponsors of a rent control initiative have filed complaints with the Secretary of State alleging that the park owner misled voters into signed an opposing initiative.

Foreclosure Predators Rampant in the Valley
by Andres ChavezThe San Fernando Valley Sun
June 5th, 2009
At a town hall meeting in the San Fernando Valley this week, the LAPD warned homeowners and renters of common scams involving foreclosed properties.

Berkeley Low-Income Rental Housing Not Necessarily Affordable
by Helen Rippier WheelerBerkeley Daily Planet
June 5th, 2009
Helen Rippier Wheeler argues that the Berkeley Housing Authority should receive a subsidy from the City of Berkeley.

Page Mill to Evict Prominent Tenant Organizer in East Palo Alto
by Jessica Bernstein-WaxSan Jose Mercury News
June 3rd, 2009
Tenants of a Page Mill Properties' four-plex were given eviction notices. The tenants feel that they are being targeted for their activism against the landlord.

State Accuses Surf City Rental Firm of Fraud
by Jeff CollinsOrange County Register
June 2nd, 2009
Due to the high number of consumer complaints, the California Department of Real Estate has accused a Huntington Beach rental listing service of fraud.

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