Whether it’s foregoing rent hikes or reducing payments, a group of property owners says it’s time to support tenants in their time of need.

An anonymous complaint accuses a landlord organization of trying to influence public policy in San Jose without registering as a lobbyist.

Whether it’s at the City Council or a school board meeting, San Jose is becoming unsafe for fans of free speech.

The decision came after four hours of heated testimony marked by jeers from landlords who called city officials thieves and communists.