In California, tenants are legally entitled to rental properties that are in good repair and meet specific health and safety standards. In some cases, if a landlord fails to maintain… CONTINUE
Required Landlord Disclosures to Tenants
Landlords are required to make certain disclosures to their tenants. These disclosure requirements are imposed by federal, state, and even some local laws as part of a network of regulations… CONTINUE
An Unwelcome Visitor: Landlord Entry and Tenant Rights
What do you do if your landlord wants to enter your house or apartment? What can you do if he or she has already violated your privacy and done so?… CONTINUE
San Francisco Judge Strikes Down Eviction Protections for Teachers and Students
Bad news for San Francisco tenants: Last week, Judge Quidachay of the San Francisco Superior Court struck down the newly passed eviction protections that prohibited certain evictions of teachers and minors during… CONTINUE
Your Right To Repairs
Landlords are very good at collecting rent. They like to have the money come in. But many landlords think their obligations end once they cash your rent check. In particular,… CONTINUE
Thinking about a Buyout?
A rent-controlled apartment is an asset that is often worth thousands of dollars a month, especially now that the Bay Area officially has the highest rents in the country (San… CONTINUE
San Francisco Expands Rent Control Protection
Tenants living with AIDS now have the same protection against rent increases as persons who receive federal vouchers, after a unanimous Board of Supervisors vote. Previously, and for reasons that… CONTINUE
Evictions From Rent-Controlled Properties
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… CONTINUE
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… CONTINUE
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,… CONTINUE
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