Justice
Why Did This San Francisco Woman Get Stuck With a $6,755 Monthly Rent Hike?
Landlords are exploiting a loophole in a law meant to protect renters.
Earlier this month, Debra Follingstad received an alarming notice from her landlord. Or rather, her landlord's attorney. The notice informed Follingstad, a longtime San Francisco resident, that her rent was going up. A lot. More than 400 percent.
"Effective May 5, 2015, your monthly base rent pursuant to Section 4 of the Lease shall increase from $2,145 to $8,900," the notice reads. The 60-day notice also required Follingstad to provide an additional $12,500 as a security deposit.