tenants rights

California and many cities have eviction moratoriums in place to protect renters and homeowners during the pandemic. However, the San Diego Sheriff’s Office says it resumed eviction lockouts in July. Lawyers who represent these tenants say they were shocked to hear of the change.

California’s renters are protected from being evicted. However, smaller landlords say they are in danger of losing their homes because people are not paying rent.

NBC 7 Responds’ Consumer Bob spoke to a landlord and her,tenant, who both say they need help.

When San Diego’s universities moved to online classes, thousands of students were left with apartments they didn’t need. Some moved home, while others stayed in San Diego and attended their virtual classes. NBC 7 Responds looked at what rights a student renter has.

NBC 7’s Consumer Bob took a look at student rent. Do students have to pay it?

There have been many stories about people struggling to pay rent, but another side of the issue is the landlords — many who pay mortgages on their rental properties. One North County property owner said she does not feel people are hearing that side of the issue. Mary Payne bought two single-family homes in Escondido and uses them as rental…

NBC 7’s Gaby Rodriguez spoke to one homeowner who said communication is key.

Millions of people have filed for unemployment in California in the last several weeks. With so many people out of a job, or not earning a paycheck, there are new protections to help renters from being evicted. With so many different policies at the state, county and city levels, lawyers say it can be confusing.

NBC 7’s Consumer Bob looked at how cities around the county are trying to protect renters during the coronavirus pandemic