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How Renters Work the System to Live for Free in a Very Expensive Citynew

Depending on the vigilance of the landlord, a seasoned serial evictee like John Getzow can get away with a minimum of 45 days and sometimes up to a year of free rent. The actual number of serial evictees operating in San Francisco is difficult to track, but some attorneys who specialize in representing landlords estimate there are between 20 and 100.
SF Weekly  |  John Geluardi  |  07-31-2008  |  Housing & Development

Does the Return of a Neighborhood Mean the Poor Have to Leave?new

In one "revived" Durham neighborhood, the dozen or so new homeowners have formed a strong and unified voice, advocating for much-needed neighborhood revitalization and historic preservation. But longtime renters, many of whom are low-income and have few housing options, occupy most of the crumbling homes.
INDY Week  |  Mosi Secret  |  05-15-2008  |  Housing & Development

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