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This SF family’s landlord is raising rent by 90%. Thanks to a loophole, it might be legal
A San Francisco family is facing a 90% rent increase from their landlord, which may be legal due to a loophole. The tenants have a chance to challenge the increase based on how the situation was handled.
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