Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels Federal Legislation governing rent assistance presented states with three options: State Rental Assistance Program, the Block Grant Option, or having part of the state allocation distributed through local jurisdictions. California chose to run the program in smaller jurisdictions, but offered larger jurisdictions the ability to elect to run their own programs.…
As I write this message on May 19th, we have just learned that Governor Newsom is proposing reimbursement for 100% of lost rent during this horrible pandemic year. This is promising news, absolutely. Of course, we will need to know more about those pesky details. Who must apply, what proof of ownership or loss will…
As the pandemic slowly winds down, we face numerous challenges in maintaining our property, often with reduced or even zero income to pay the bills. The pandemic is winding down, but many of our members are still suffering. Some of us anticipate eventually receiving some government-funded relief after jumping through many hoops, including working with…
It has been a painful spring, 2020. We’ve been attacked by a virus that spread all over the world and has altered our social and business lives in ways we never could have foreseen. Then, we witnessed the appalling death of George Floyd. Righteously enraged people took to the streets to protest and demand changes…
Not since WWII have we experienced such a global sense of mass shock and dread as we are experiencing today. But we’re tough, and already are fighting back against the pandemic. I sincerely hope that each of you is well and safe.
Can you believe what is happening at City Hall? All the revelations of questionable conduct and decisions are shocking and disappointing. The investigation is dubbed “an FBI wide-ranging corruption case.” It seems we should be bracing ourselves for the next volley. Wouldn’t it be great to have an investigation of all departments by an impartial…