The City Attorney's Office and the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection have taken steps to protect tentants from utility shutoffs in the event their landlords face foreclosure on their buildings. In addition, City Attorney Herrera has issued a public memo detailing the rights of City tenants under state and local law to remain in their rental units and continue to receive utility service in foreclosure situations. Says Herrera: "It's vitally important for tenants to know their rights and understand how to protect themselves from losing their homes if a landlord defaults on a mortgage or utility service."
