AB1169 passed - 60 Days Notice for a No Fault Eviction signed by the Governor

by ACORN News (reposted)

Sat, Sep 30, 2006 9:45AM

Today Governor Schwarzeneggar signed AB 1169, a bill increasing from 30-days to 60-days the amount of time Californias renters will have to move if their landlord issues a no-fault eviction notice. The bill was authored by Assemblymember Alberto Turrico and sponsored by the ACORN, Western Center on Law and Poverty, and advocates from the disabled community and senior groups.

The bill was won after renters advocates staged a multi-year campaign to protect renters from the cycle of problems that occur when families have to move with little time and money. The bill will give relief to families presented with eviction notices through no fault of their own: allowing renters to save more money for move-in costs, to find new housing near their schools and jobs, and allow persons with disabilities and seniors the time to find suitable housing for themselves and their families.

ACORN members worked tirelessly across the state in this years campaign. AB 1169 was ACORNs Number One Housing Priority this year, and throughout the legislative session ACORN chapters organized actions, rallies, and tenant trainings on the implications of the bill.

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by Francisco Da Costa

Sat, Sep 30, 2006 12:53PM

Kudos, on a well deserved victory.

In San Francisco in many places 60 percent of folks rent. Many of these renters are aged, disabled, and some on very low income. Thanks ACRON for the compassion and the tenacity to fight and safeguard the better interests of those that need help most.

2 months may not seem as a lot of time to move out - but then it is better when you have little money and need time to make the critical move of your home.

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