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S.F. Supervisors Approve Tenant Protections Against Fires

San Francisco supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved three proposals aimed at protecting renters from the repercussions of structure fires by prioritizing them for affordable housing and requiring landlords to provide...Click here to read full story

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