Berlin-Stephens received a letter from Oakland claiming she owed delinquent rental fees totaling $2,257, compounded by late charges. Although she believed she followed city rental regulations and annually registered her property, the city is aggressively pursuing unpaid taxes from landlords to alleviate a $265 million deficit. While she is willing to pay what she owes, Berlin-Stephens feels the penalties are unjust, citing a lack of communication from the city regarding the supposed fees.
Berlin-Stephens expresses frustration over receiving a bill without prior notification, stating, 'I wasn't trying to hide or sneak or do anything wrong.'
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