Submitted by Jeff, Feb 18, 2007 00:00

I think the big problem is that the SA is not helping its tenants, many of whom are elderly, find suitable alternative housing. Maybe it's not their legal responsibility to do so, but it is their moral responsibility.

According to some other articles I've read on this issue, the SA has been intimidating the tenants and they actually videotaped them while giving out the eviction notices. Also (and this might be illegal) the SA waited months before giving the tenants anything in writing. Before then they were just trying to steer everyone out.

Whether or not the assemblymen are doing this for publicity I don't know, but I think it's safe to say that beyond ego, they're doing this because affordable housing is becoming such a serious issue.

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