Oakland

Is Rent Control Working?

Lunchtime Forum

image courtesy of Sergio Ruiz

Oakland is now the fourth most expensive rental market in the country. With such strong pressure on the housing market, rents are rising rapidly. Join a discussion about the steps that are needed to further protect tenants while also being fair to landlords.

+ Michele Byrd / City of Oakland Department of Housing and Community Development
+ Bill Rosetti / CRC Development
+ 
Eddie Ytuarte / Oakland Tenants Union

Admission

free for SPUR members
$10 for non-members

 

 

Pre-registration is not required for this event.

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