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Psychotherapist Karen Rose was served an eviction notice several months ago to move out of her office of 12 years. Her deadline to vacate is today, but Rose has not yet packed. 

Rose, who shared a suite with four other therapists, first received notice to move from the historic office building at 1942 University Avenue last August so the building owners could repair some fire damage to the roof as well as carry out some remodeling. Rose, who is blind, never moved out during the remodeling. Now that it is completed, Rose said the owner still wants her out but won't say why. 

Rose has since been unable to find another space in downtown Berkeley that would accommodate several of her clients who rely on wheelchairs.  

"It's not just that there's nothing affordable, there's nothing available," she said.  

Rose is willing to pay more rent for her office but said the property owner, Reddy Reality, or its representative, Matt Gondak, of MRE Commercial Realty refuse to return her calls. She said she is sure there is some solution to the problem but owners don't seem to want to discuss it. 

The owner of Reddy Reality is Lakireddy Bali Reddy, who