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East Bay Times: Governor, state lawmakers propose extending ban on evictions

January 25, 2021 – Louis Hansen of the East Bay Times covers the COVID housing deal announced by Governor Newsom. Managing Attorney Sam Tepperman-Gelfant is quoted:

Sam Tepperman-Gelfant, managing attorney at Public Advocates, said the measure is “a very important step to prevent the eviction cliff” looming on Feb. 1. But he added that tenant groups were shut out of negotiations, creating loopholes that could be exploited by property owners.

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