Eviction and Apartment Sales

Eviction and Apartment Sales

The sales prices of apartment buildings in the Bay Area are skyrocketing. You need to be aware of your tenant’s rights when landlords try to get more income from their investments. You could get an eviction notice. Rising Sales Prices First, a look at the apartment...
Fight Your House Rules Eviction

Fight Your House Rules Eviction

Are you facing an eviction because you violated your House Rules? Did you leave your bike in the common area or bring in a pet without the landlord’s approval? Being smart about your rights as a tenant includes being smart about your rights with House Rules. A new...
A Super Bowl Party Without You?

A Super Bowl Party Without You?

There’s lots of talk about tenants making money during the Super Bowl by renting to Airbnb renters. Is it a good thing? Problem in Oakland The destruction of an Airbnb rental in Oakland over New Year’s suggests that caution is in order. In case you missed the news, a...
Your Right to a Jury Trial

Your Right to a Jury Trial

The eviction process moves swiftly. Evictions, or unlawful detainers, are “summary proceedings.” This means that the process takes less time than a regular lawsuit. Once you are served with a complaint, you have less time to respond than normal. The court hears...
Eviction Abuse

Eviction Abuse

One of the most abusive ways landlords get around the rent ordinance is with a landlord or owner-move-in. It’s also one of the most frequent reasons for a “just cause” eviction in rent-controlled apartments in San Francisco. The landlord scares you, and you move out....
What is “Just Cause” Eviction?

What is “Just Cause” Eviction?

“Just cause” evictions are an important part of your tenant’s rights in San Francisco and other cities in the Bay area. I’ve mentioned “just cause” evictions in past blog posts. What exactly are they? You should know the law The definition of “just cause” evictions in...