We are reading more and more stories of evictions in the local news. What frequently isn’t reported in the news are the cold, hard numbers about eviction in San Francisco. Behind these number are the evictions that are happening to you, your sister, your friend, or...
You should know your tenant’s rights if you get an Ellis Act eviction. The landlord has a choice of which “just cause” eviction method to take, and even if he states he wants to move his family into your rent-controlled apartment, you still might get...
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...
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...
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...
One of the most horrific dog attack cases occurred in San Francisco in 2001. Diane Whipple was mauled to death in the hallway of her apartment building by two Presa Canario dogs. The owners of the dogs were charged with second degree murder and involuntary...
