Oakland tenants bracing for upcoming rent increase

Renters in Oakland are bracing for a sharp rent increase. On July 1, the city's housing regulators say some landlords will be able to raise rents up to nearly seven percent. Justin Andrews reports.

[SC-peir]

Brace yourself for the increase in crime too

[KeepinItRealAllDay]

you don’t have to live in the same place

[silvermoon]

I am amazed that people can tell landlords what they can and cannot do with their own property. Leave mam!

[daveyjamesolson]

So her rent is going up by $95 a month according to the letter shown? Give me a break. Most renters in this country are getting FAR higher rent increases.

[TheGogetassj]

6.7% increase probably would be a dream for some of us

[gkelly]

Its not just you boo boo. Everything is going up. My question is where are Middle/low class people gonna live in the next 5 years.

[jane]

In case anyone is wondering it didn't pass and it's capped at 3%

[spg]

I'm surprised anyone would agree to be a landlord of a rent controlled building but I guess the City has found some. The increase in this case is much less than the increase in costs many landlords are facing.

[IGtyiALF]

They don't care at all with their greed and arrogant attitudes as they want money but so sad when the day comes when it will all be worthless world wide as money will be useless and won't be a need or a want no more.

[cyclops]

I bet most of.the renters have the latest iphones

[MarlonMuzic]

IF THEY CANT PAY GET THE HECK OUT THE PEOPLE PLACE LOL

[rtfreina]

Acts 2:44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
Acts 4:32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
34 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
James 2
1 John 3:17 But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
18 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
1 Kings 17:9-24
Proverbs 22:16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.

[chinheat]

What is 3% of $0? That’s how much my tenant is paying me, and with the stupid rent moratorium in Oakland, I can’t evict them, wtf?

[brucelee]

More homeless , more crimes, and income inequality will be worst

[texastourist]

Free the market! People are free to leave Cali last time I checked…come to Texas and shop for an affordable home or apartment! 🇺🇸

[anthonykence]

These landlords dont care pay up or just get out .

[ponderinglife]

fixed incomes will be in a fix in months…:( it makes me so sad, :(

[rtfreina]

Luke 16:19-31
19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;
23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
26 And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.
27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house:
28 For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.
29 Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.
30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.
31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.
KJV

[rtfreina]

Matthew 18:21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
26 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
27 Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
28 But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.
29 And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
30 And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.
31 So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
32 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:
33 Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
34 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.
35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
James Chapter 2

[concernedcitizen]

During pandemic I paid rent faithfully and now I feel punished. I cannot afford rent anywhere.