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The OaklandsideReportingBy Natalie Orenstein
Blighted property owners now face $10K daily fines in Oakland

Blighted property owners now face $10K daily fines in Oakland Owners of properties declared nuisances will see steeper fines under Councilmember Zac Unger’s law. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/large-asap-squatter-removal-3.jpg" /> The City Council boosted penalties for repeat nuisance violations, in hopes of deterring graffiti, trash, and weeds.