Summary
Eviction referrals have climbed — 316 files in 2025 and 268 already through mid-2026. Staff emphasized payment plans and stipulations over writs, but one 28-year tenant told the board she was evicted despite a 233-page grievance.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
HACM reimburses the city attorney's office for eviction attorney time and filing fees, and this year's costs will exceed 2025's.
Tenants who qualify for payment plans can avoid eviction and catch up over 12–24 months.
Households with large retroactive rent charges face balances that HUD's 40% rule makes nearly impossible to repay.
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