When we recently discussed the Costa-Hawkins Act of 1995 in this blog, we noted the act was created to “manage the power of California cities to regulate individual rental markets.” The Act was intended to protect long-term tenants from skyrocketing rent...
On January 1, 2020 AB 1482 (the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019) went into effect for 10 years. The Act was implemented to prevent price gouging and protect tenants through January 1, 2030. Landlords Must Provide a “Just Cause” to End a Tenancy...
Have you been injured in your apartment building because your landlord failed to make necessary repairs in a timely manner? Friction between tenants and landlords regarding maintenance issues is extremely common. Tenants benefit from knowing their rights. Landlords...
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are popping up like mushrooms in San Francisco and throughout the country. What’s not to love about creating more safe, decent housing in densely populated areas? From basement and garage conversions to free-standing backyard...
Last month, San Francisco landlords and realtor groups lost their lawsuit to exorbitantly raise rents to force evictions of single-family home renters. San Francisco Superior Court Judge Charles F. Haines and the court of appeal were having none of it. Which Tenants...
In our previous blog post we explored the responsibilities of landlords to repair damage and return apartments to displaced tenants after a fire. We looked at timelines, the importance of good communication, legal guidelines for landlords mandated by the San Francisco...
