In most cases, a landlord can evict a tenant for almost any nondiscriminatory reason. But tenants at rent-controlled properties in San Francisco can only be evicted for “just cause,” and the law sets out fifteen different such causes. The fifteen just causes are separated into “fault” and “no-fault” evictions. A fault eviction is based on […]
Breaking A Lease In San Francisco
On average, most people relocate about twelve times during their adult lifetimes, and most of these moves occur before age 45. Some of these changes are made only after careful advanced planning that begins months ahead of time. But others are necessitated by a sudden change, such as a job loss, a divorce, or a […]
Security Deposit Refunds In California
When a tenant initially moves into a new home, a landlord may normally charge a security deposit of up to two months’ rent. If the home or apartment is furnished, the landlord may charge the equivalent of three months’ rent. The landlord is legally obligated to refund any unused portion of the security deposit within […]
City of San Francisco Sues Slumlord for Being a Slumlord
This makes us happy. On May 18th, the City of San Francisco sued slumlord Yick On Wong for allowing his properties to become disgusting health hazards, allowing rodents to overrun the property, and letting feces accumulate. This slumlord earned 25 Notices of Violation and 24 Orders of Abatement. That takes serious effort. He collected rent the entire […]
What Should I Do If My Landlord Offers a Buyout?
With San Francisco real estate prices skyrocketing, landlords in the city are doing everything they can to get longtime tenants out of their rent-controlled apartments. Because evictions are a time consuming affair—and in many cases, there are simply no convenient legal grounds to force a tenant to leave—many landlords have turned to tenant buyouts. In […]
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