I’ve always been a strong advocate for tenant’s rights. Knowing what you’re getting before you move into your new home is one of the best ways to ensure that you are treated fairly if you have a dispute with your landlord. Look before you leap When you lease your...
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...
Want to protect your tenant’s rights? Four housing-related bills are up for vote this November. These are significant bills. Your vote helps to keep San Francisco affordable for all tenants. The rental market has created feelings of “rage and fear and loss and...
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....
“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...
Escalating rents are hurting tenants and causing evictions in San Jose. Things are bad. Rising rents There’s a limit on how much landlords can raise rents, but it’s a whopping 8% a year. This is far more than in cities with rent control. A San Francisco landlord only...
