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 […]
San Francisco Mayor Extends Eviction Moratorium Through May 22
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has extended the residential eviction moratorium through May 22, 2020. The moratorium can be further extended if the Mayor finds that the emergency conditions still exist. The eviction moratorium states: (1) It is necessary to amend the temporary moratorium on eviction for non-payment of rent by residential tenants directly impacted […]
San Francisco Mayor Amends Eviction Moratorium
On March 23, 2020, San Francisco Mayor London Breed amended the March 13 Order placing a moratorium on evictions for non-payment related to COVID-19. The amendment modifies the procedures for protecting a tenant from an eviction for non-payment of rent. Importantly, the amendment also places a moratorium on all attempts to recover possession of rental […]
San Francisco & Oakland Rents Increase Only 2%
Although the current housing crisis is still an obvious and serious problem for the vast majority of Bay Area residents, it appears that rents have not risen as much as in previous years. In 2019, San Francisco and Oakland rents increased approximately 2% while the San Jose rental market was essentially unchanged. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/south-bay/rent-increases-slowing-down-in-the-bay-area-report/2219522/
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