Judge Grants TRO To California Hotel Tenants To Stop Shutoff Of Utilities

California Hotel TRO story clarifications...

Alameda County Superior Court Judge Rausch Grants Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) To California Hotel Tenants, And Orders Oakland Community Housing, Inc. (landlord), To Keep The Gas, Electricity and Water Services Turned On At The California Hotel!

[Correction -- Correct spelling -- Alameda County Superior Court Judge Frank Roesch -- Department 31. Judge Dombrink (correct spelling) was replaced.]

The following articles below about the California Hotel TRO came out after I posted the above information, and in their pieces below they claim that the court date for the injunction hearing is on July 30, but attorney John Murcko earlier today stated to me that it was on July 29 while on the phone.

I report this information as it comes to me, and the information is so rushed at times that I later realize that there were errors in the information given to me after I double check on it all. My apologies to all for the clarifications needed at times...

So it appears that the hearing for the injunction is on either July 29, or on July 30. Eventually the information will be posted on line on the Alameda County website.

Court Cases - Alameda County

http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/courts/

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Superior Court Judges in Alameda County -- Calendars Heard

http://apps.alameda.courts.ca.gov/domainweb/html/index.html


OAKLAND: JUDGE ISSUES RESTRAINING ORDER PREVENTING HOTEL EVICTIONS
CBS 5, CA - 2 hours ago

http://cbs5.com/localwire/22.0.html?type=bcn&item=RESTRAINING-ORDER-baglm


Judge Prevents Oakland Hotel Evictions
KTVU.com, CA - 2 hours ago

http://www.ktvu.com/news/16859583/detail.html

I am wondering if you could tell us what is underlying their claims of running out of money. Everyone is familiar with that big building.
$500 is apparently cheap for this area, however, $500 for a studio is actually market or higher than market for a lot of the rest of the country. I have paid $580 and $600 for quite decent regular studios around here.
So why are their costs so high, particularly when they have lots of small units? Is the building old and requiring lots of special work that they've done, or do they have to pay higher labor than an apartment building in Reno or elsewhere?
If this were anywhere else, I would be saying that they're ridiculous to lose tenants because the coming recession will make it harder to find new tenants as people are forced to double up.

Regarding these expensive $475-$550 SROs that I always wondered about in the Bay Area: Sacramento craigslist has $550 regular studios, on the low end of the range. Portland is $450 on the low end. So what is driving up the costs of the SROs, which are often not so nice.

It is disabled people who are the least moveable. No elderly person, or woman requiring a wheelchair can just put their stuff in a pickup and drive to another area.

OCHIs Claim Of Poverty While Owning So Much Valuable Property, Is Questionable

Oakland Community Housing, Inc. (OCHI), has received funding assistance from numerous state and federal funding sources, including the high rents being charged to their clients (tenants) at the California Hotel. OCHI is a member of the East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO), whos members also compete for the same funding sources to build their Empires, and often they make their fortunes by displacing the poor with their developments, in the name of creating so-called affordable housing.

Non profit housing organizations receive many special tax exempt breaks that a normal landlord does not receive, and they are even exempt from local rent control laws. At the same time the non profits are pushing to have the California state legislature free up affordable housing funds for their projects that would allow tenants to earn as much as 200% of the local AMI (wealthy renters).

When comparing the rents a so-called non profit charges in a neighborhood, compared to what a for profit landlord charges, sometimes the rents being charged are actually higher than what the for profit landlords are charging. See stories below called, Oakland renters displaced by Hope VI program, and When 'Affordable Housing' Is Not Affordable, to get a better view of whats occurring in the world of the so-called non profit housing sector.

Oakland renters displaced by Hope VI program

By Lynda CarsonOctober 25, 2006

http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Oakland_renters_displaced_by_Hope_VI_program


For a comparison of rents see story below, When 'Affordable Housing' Is Not Affordable.


When 'Affordable Housing' Is Not Affordable

The so-called affordable housing built by many nonprofits developers is priced far out of the reach of low-income renters.

by Lynda Carson September 2004

http://www.createpeaceathome.org/streetspirit/2004/september2004/afforadblehousing.htm


Below is some more information about the California Hotel, including the listings for their many properties. As for OCHIs claims of poverty, that will be up to the community at large to decide...

Lynda Carson
510/763-1085

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California Hotel Property Assessment Information

http://www.acgov.org/MS/prop/index.aspx?PRINT_PARCEL=5-479-2-1


California Hotel 2007 - 2008 Tax Information

http://www.acgov.org/prop_tax_info_app/aswpinq.jsp?parcelNumber=5-479-2-1


Special Charges

http://www.acgov.org/prop_tax_info_app/taxspecial.jsp?parcelNumber=5-479-2-1


Prior Year Tax Information

https://www.acgov.org/property_tax_app/ApnTaxHistoryServlet?status=Y&parcelNumber=5-479-2-1


Current Year Information

http://www.acgov.org/jsp_app/treasurer/tax_info/aswpinq.jsp?parcelNumber=5-479-2-1


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Alameda, CA , RON THOMSEN, ASSESSOR
APN
(View Detail) Owner Name Situs Address APN Map Book Map
OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC 3501 SAN PABLO AVE OAKLAND CA 94608-4255
005 -0479-002-01 OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC
3501 SAN PABLO AVE OAKLAND CA 94608-4255


Alameda, CA RON THOMSEN, ASSESSOR


Property Address: 3501 SAN PABLO AVE OAKLAND CA 94608-4255
Ownership


Parcel# (APN): 005 -0479-002-01 Use Description: RESID. HOTEL/MOTEL/RESORTS
Parcel Status:
Owner Name: OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC
Mailing Addr: 2030 FRANKLIN ST #6 OAKLAND CA 94612-2948
Legal Description:
Assessment


Total Value: $5,150,758 Use Code: 8900 Zoning:
Land Value: $1,118,656 Tax Rate Area: 17046 Census Tract: 4015.00/1
Impr Value: $4,032,102 Year Assd: 2008 Impr Type:
Other Value: Property Tax: Price/SqFt:
% Improved: 78% Delinquent Yr:
Exempt Amt: $4,584,174 Exempt Codes: N
Sale History

Sale1 Sale2 Sale3 Transfer
Recording Date: 04/20/1989 12/29/1986 05/29/1980 04/20/1989
Recording Doc: 1989999999 1986328233 1980092437 TRAN230584
Rec. Doc Type:
Transfer Amount: $1,910,000
Seller (Grantor):
1st Trust Dd Amt:
2nd Trust Dd Amt:
Property Characteristics
Lot Acres: 0.830 Year Built: Fireplace:
Lot SqFt: 36,000 Effective Year: 1929 A/C:
Bldg/Liv Area: 66,600 Heating:
Units: 146 Total Rooms: Pool:
Buildings: 1 Bedrooms: 35 Flooring:
Stories: 6.0 Baths (Full): Park Type:
Style: Baths (Half): Spaces:
Construction: Bsmt SqFt: N/A Site Influence:
Quality: Garage SqFt:
Building Class: C Timber Preserve:
Condition: Ag Preserve:
Other:
Other Rooms:

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Alameda, CA , RON THOMSEN, ASSESSOR

Oakland Community Housing, Inc. - Properties

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Property Address: 587 15TH ST OAKLAND CA 94612-1442
Owner Name: OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC Year Built: 1916
Seller: Bldg/Liv Area: 24,880
Parcel#(APN): 003 -0069-013-00 Use Code: 8900 Stories: 7.0 A/C:
Total Assd Value: $2,029,232 Lot Acres: 0.090 Rooms: Fireplace:
Sale1 Xfer Amt: $67,500 Sale2 Xfer Amt: Beds: Pool:
Sale1 Rec Date: 06/21/1985 Sale2 Rec Date: 09/24/1982 Bath(F/H): / Park Type:

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Property Address: 1071 32ND ST OAKLAND CA 94608-4242


Owner Name: OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC Year Built:
Seller: Bldg/Liv Area:
Parcel#(APN): 005 -0465-003-00 Use Code: 1000 Stories: A/C:
Total Assd Value: $106,120 Lot Acres: 0.070 Rooms: Fireplace:
Sale1 Xfer Amt: Sale2 Xfer Amt: Beds: Pool:
Sale1 Rec Date: 01/23/1981 Sale2 Rec Date: 06/20/1974 Bath(F/H): / Park Type:

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Property Address: 3501 SAN PABLO AVE OAKLAND CA 94608-4255


Owner Name: OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC Year Built:
Seller: Bldg/Liv Area: 66,600
Parcel#(APN): 005 -0479-002-01 Use Code: 8900 Stories: 6.0 A/C:
Total Assd Value: $5,150,758 Lot Acres: 0.830 Rooms: Fireplace:
Sale1 Xfer Amt: Sale2 Xfer Amt: $1,910,000 Beds: 35 Pool:
Sale1 Rec Date: 04/20/1989 Sale2 Rec Date: 12/29/1986 Bath(F/H): / Park Type:

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Property Address: CAMPBELL ST OAKLAND CA 94607
Owner Name: OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC Year Built:

Seller: Bldg/Liv Area:
Parcel#(APN): 006 -0017-017-00 Use Code: 1000 Stories: A/C:
Total Assd Value: $74,523 Lot Acres: 0.070 Rooms: Fireplace:
Sale1 Xfer Amt: Sale2 Xfer Amt: $64,000 Beds: Pool:
Sale1 Rec Date: 09/10/2003 Sale2 Rec Date: 06/27/2002 Bath(F/H): / Park Type:

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Property Address: 7TH ST OAKLAND CA 94607
Owner Name: OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC Year Built:
Seller: Bldg/Liv Area:
Parcel#(APN): 006 -0017-018-00 Use Code: 3000 Stories: A/C:
Total Assd Value: $193,781 Lot Acres: 0.140 Rooms: Fireplace:
Sale1 Xfer Amt: Sale2 Xfer Amt: Beds: Pool:
Sale1 Rec Date: 09/10/2003 Sale2 Rec Date: 04/27/2001 Bath(F/H): / Park Type:

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Property Address: 1664 7TH AVE OAKLAND CA 94606-2922
Owner Name: OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC Year Built:
Seller: Bldg/Liv Area:
Parcel#(APN): 006 -0017-019-00 Use Code: 3000 Stories: A/C:
Total Assd Value: $181,246 Lot Acres: 0.130 Rooms: Fireplace:
Sale1 Xfer Amt: Sale2 Xfer Amt: Beds: Pool:
Sale1 Rec Date: 09/10/2003 Sale2 Rec Date: 04/27/2001 Bath(F/H): / Park Type:

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Property Address: 1666 7TH ST OAKLAND CA 94607-1351
Owner Name: OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC Year Built: 1887
Seller: Bldg/Liv Area: 2,100
Parcel#(APN): 006 -0017-020-00 Use Code: 3100 Stories: 1.0 A/C:
Total Assd Value: $261,874 Lot Acres: 0.130 Rooms: Fireplace:
Sale1 Xfer Amt: $237,500 Sale2 Xfer Amt: Beds: Pool:
Sale1 Rec Date: 03/24/2003 Sale2 Rec Date: 01/14/1997 Bath(F/H): / Park Type:

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Property Address: 1672 7TH ST OAKLAND CA 94607-1351
Owner Name: OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC Year Built:
Seller: Bldg/Liv Area:
Parcel#(APN): 006 -0017-021-00 Use Code: 3000 Stories: A/C:
Total Assd Value: $188,764 Lot Acres: 0.130 Rooms: Fireplace:
Sale1 Xfer Amt: Sale2 Xfer Amt: $164,000 Beds: Pool:
Sale1 Rec Date: 09/10/2003 Sale2 Rec Date: 12/17/2001 Bath(F/H): / Park Type:

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Property Address: 1676 7TH ST OAKLAND CA 94607-1351
Owner Name: OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC Year Built:
Seller: Bldg/Liv Area:
Parcel#(APN): 006 -0017-022-00 Use Code: 3000 Stories: A/C:
Total Assd Value: $81,181 Lot Acres: 0.110 Rooms: Fireplace:
Sale1 Xfer Amt: Sale2 Xfer Amt: Beds: Pool:
Sale1 Rec Date: 09/10/2003 Sale2 Rec Date: 01/29/2003 Bath(F/H): / Park Type:

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Property Address: 250 E 11TH ST OAKLAND CA 94606-2216
Owner Name: OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC Year Built:
Seller: Bldg/Liv Area: 39,163
Parcel#(APN): 019 -0028-017-04 Use Code: 7700 Stories: 3.0 A/C:
Total Assd Value: $3,326,377 Lot Acres: 1.570 Rooms: Fireplace:
Sale1 Xfer Amt: Sale2 Xfer Amt: Beds: Pool:
Sale1 Rec Date: 10/30/1981 Sale2 Rec Date: Bath(F/H): / Park Type:

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Property Address: LISBON AVE OAKLAND CA 94601
Owner Name: OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC Year Built:
Seller: Bldg/Liv Area:
Parcel#(APN): 019 -0093-071-00 Use Code: 1590 Stories: A/C:
Total Assd Value: Lot Acres: 0.200 Rooms: Fireplace:
Sale1 Xfer Amt: $50,000 Sale2 Xfer Amt: Beds: Pool:
Sale1 Rec Date: 05/19/2008 Sale2 Rec Date: Bath(F/H): / Park Type:

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Property Address: 1495 E 22ND ST OAKLAND CA 94606-4074
Owner Name: OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC Year Built: 1990
Seller: Bldg/Liv Area: 23,957
Parcel#(APN): 021 -0288-031-01 Use Code: 7500 Stories: 2.0 A/C:
Total Assd Value: $2,286,769 Lot Acres: 0.880 Rooms: 129 Fireplace:
Sale1 Xfer Amt: Sale2 Xfer Amt: Beds: 59 Pool:
Sale1 Rec Date: Sale2 Rec Date: Bath(F/H): 15 / Park Type: 10 GARAGE

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Property Address: 2210 23RD AVE OAKLAND CA 94606
Owner Name: OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC Year Built:
Seller: Bldg/Liv Area:
Parcel#(APN): 026 -0757-024-00 Use Code: 1000 Stories: A/C:
Total Assd Value: $38,203 Lot Acres: 0.060 Rooms: Fireplace:
Sale1 Xfer Amt: $15,000 Sale2 Xfer Amt: Beds: Pool:
Sale1 Rec Date: 10/26/1988 Sale2 Rec Date: 04/15/1974 Bath(F/H): / Park Type:

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Property Address: 3700 INTERNATIONAL BLVD OAKLAND CA 94601-3526
Owner Name: OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC Year Built: 1986
Seller: Bldg/Liv Area: 27,437
Parcel#(APN): 033 -2136-065-01 Use Code: 7500 Stories: 2.0 A/C:
Total Assd Value: $1,722,267 Lot Acres: 0.950 Rooms: 155 Fireplace:
Sale1 Xfer Amt: Sale2 Xfer Amt: Beds: 60 Pool:
Sale1 Rec Date: Sale2 Rec Date: Bath(F/H): 15 / Park Type: 23 CARPORT

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Property Address: 5154 YGNACIO AVE OAKLAND CA 94601-5342
Owner Name: OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC Year Built:
Seller: Bldg/Liv Area:
Parcel#(APN): 036 -2420-005-02 Use Code: 1000 Stories: A/C:
Total Assd Value: $95,508 Lot Acres: 0.060 Rooms: Fireplace:
Sale1 Xfer Amt: $19,000 Sale2 Xfer Amt: $8,500 Beds: Pool:
Sale1 Rec Date: 05/12/2005 Sale2 Rec Date: 05/18/1984 Bath(F/H): / Park Type:

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Property Address: 6455 FOOTHILL BLVD OAKLAND CA 94605-2029
Owner Name: OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC Year Built: 1993
Seller: Bldg/Liv Area: 52,543
Parcel#(APN): 039 -3276-029-01 Use Code: 7700 Stories: 3.0 A/C:
Total Assd Value: $2,949,595 Lot Acres: 1.340 Rooms: 214 Fireplace:
Sale1 Xfer Amt: $769,000 Sale2 Xfer Amt: $750,000 Beds: 12 Pool:
Sale1 Rec Date: 07/19/1991 Sale2 Rec Date: 02/09/1990 Bath(F/H): 15 / Park Type: 51 GARAGE

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Property Address: 7014 HAMILTON ST OAKLAND CA 94621-3252
Owner Name: OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC Year Built: 1915
Seller: Bldg/Liv Area: 1,017
Parcel#(APN): 041 -4133-034-00 Use Code: 1100 Stories: 1.0 A/C:
Total Assd Value: $91,035 Lot Acres: 0.220 Rooms: 4 Fireplace:
Sale1 Xfer Amt: $87,500 Sale2 Xfer Amt: $12,000 Beds: 2 Pool:
Sale1 Rec Date: 08/01/2005 Sale2 Rec Date: 10/24/1978 Bath(F/H): 1 / Park Type: GARAGE

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Property Address: 72ND AV OAKLAND CA 94621
Owner Name: OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC Year Built: 1929
Seller: Bldg/Liv Area:
Parcel#(APN): 041 -4135-004-03 Use Code: 1000 Stories: A/C:
Total Assd Value: $58,366 Lot Acres: 0.060 Rooms: 5 Fireplace:
Sale1 Xfer Amt: $28,000 Sale2 Xfer Amt: Beds: 2 Pool:
Sale1 Rec Date: 05/12/2005 Sale2 Rec Date: 08/19/1974 Bath(F/H): 1 / Park Type:

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Property Address: 8215 MACARTHUR BLVD OAKLAND CA 94605
Owner Name: OAKLAND COMMUNITY HOUSING INC Year Built:
Seller: Bldg/Liv Area:
Parcel#(APN): 043 -4620-001-01 Use Code: 3000 Stories: A/C:
Total Assd Value: $284,932 Lot Acres: 0.340 Rooms: Fireplace:
Sale1 Xfer Amt: $269,000 Sale2 Xfer Amt: Beds: Pool:
Sale1 Rec Date: 05/12/2005 Sale2 Rec Date: 03/31/1997 Bath(F/H): / Park Type: