Focus on Housing Rights and Resources Continues at City Attorney’s Office
The COVID pandemic and its economic fallout have continued to alter the housing rights landscape in
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Section 8 Vouchers and Income Requirements
Rob was elated to receive a Santa Monica Section 8 voucher after a long, three-year wait. He has wor
Consumer Corner – Pandemic Heightens Importance of Housing Rights in Santa Monica
“The home is the center of life. It is a refuge from the grind of work, the pressure of school, ...
Consumer Corner – Enhanced Tenant Protections During COVID-19
Many Santa Monica renters have lost jobs or income during the pandemic, and worry about eviction. Th
Beware of COVID-19 Contact-Tracing Scams
Nita is a Santa Monica resident who received an unsettling phone call last week — the caller said
Consumer Corner – Watch Out for Coronavirus Hoaxes and Stimulus Scams
Delia is a Santa Monica resident who got laid off from her job when her employer abruptly shut down
Consumer Corner – Limitations On A Landlord’s Entry into Tenant’s Home During the COVID-19 Emergency
By Gary Rhoades On St. Patrick’s Day last week, the City Attorney’s Public Rights Division rece
Consumer Corner – Santa Monica’s Temporary Moratorium of Tenancy Terminations and Evictions
By Gary Rhoades On March 19, 2020, the Santa Monica City Council ratified the City’s emergency mo
Consumer Corner – The Housing Legacy in Santa Monica of Disability Rights Activist Ed Roberts
Consumer Corner By Gary Rhoades In 1962, a young man hailing from San Mateo, California successful
Consumer Protection and Online Purchases
Carly went online one day to check her email, and before she knew it, two hours had passed – she ...
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