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SF landlord nearly doubles family's rent in loophole, forcing them to move

SF landlord doubles family's rent in loophole, forcing them to move
Rents in San Francisco have shot up dramatically in recent months, fueled by the AI boom. One SF couple's new landlord nearly doubled their rent to $7,000 a month, forcing them to move out. Here's what to know about the rent control laws in the city.
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