Governow Gavin Newsom just signed a new law that will limit the amount a landlord can collect for a security deposit to one month’s rent, except for certain small landlords. Previously, a landlord could charge up to two times the monthly rent for a security deposit, and up three times the monthly rent for a […]
What to do when your apartment floods
Heavy rains can cause flooding and water intrusions in your home. Perhaps your roof is leaking. The ceiling is cracked. Water is dripping from a light fixture. As a tenant, it can be frustrating and stressful when your landlord fails to make necessary repairs to your apartment after a flood. Not only can it be […]
Alameda County Eviction Moratorium Set to End on April 29, 2023
Alameda County’s eviction moratorium is set to expire on April 29, 2023. The eviction moratorium prohibited all evictions except for Ellis Act evictions and evictions in which the continued occupancy by the resident poses an imminent threat to health or safety. The Alameda County eviction moratorium was in place since the beginning of Covid and […]
Updated Relocation Payment Amounts for San Francisco No-Fault Evictions
The San Francisco Rent Board has published updated relocation payment amounts for certain no-fault evictions. For eviction notices served between March 1, 2023 and February 28, 2024, the relocation amount due per tenant is $7,540, with a cap of $22,618, plus $5,027 if the household has a minor child, plus $5,027 for each person who is 60 years […]
SF Rent Board Announces Annual Allowable Rent Increase Will Be 2.3%
The San Francisco Rent Board announced the annual allowable rent increase for rent increases that go into effect between March 1, 2022 and February 28, 2023. The annual allowable rent increase for San Francisco tenants covered by the rent control protections of the San Francisco Rent Ordinance will be 2.3%. This amount is calculated as 60% […]
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