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What Tenants Need to Know About Rent Registries
There’s a new rule on the books for landlords in San Francisco, Oakland and other California cities. Buildings with 10+ residential units must be fully registered with the local rent boards. That means each unit’s unique “stats” must be on file (and updated annually)...
What to Know if You Receive an Ellis Act notice of termination of your tenancy
Until it arrives at your doorstep, the 1985 California state law known as the "Ellis Act" may never cross your mind. San Francisco tenants whose thresholds are darkened by Ellis Act notices of termination of their tenancies find themselves in a confusing and...
When Your Landlord Attempts a Lock Out
This case is about a tenant who fought a bad landlord and the hard-working attorney she hired. Based on the antics of the landlord, the court eventually awarded the tenant a considerable amount of money. Landlords frequently break the rules about lock outs. The court...
When Your Landlord Wants to Move In
Imagine receiving a letter from the owner of your rental home or apartment asking you to vacate because they are planning to move into your apartment. Surprise! Can your owner-landlord kick you out and move in? Yes, they can - the property belongs to them. "Owner...
Exorbitant Rent Increases – Can My Landlord Do That?
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 price gouging...
The Tenant Protection Act and You
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 After a tenant...
Costa-Hawkins and Your Tenant Rights
Travel back through time to 1995. What do you recall about that tumultuous year? Million Man March on Washington DC San Francisco 49ers defeat San Diego Chargers 49-26 at Super Bowl XXIX California passes the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act If you are a long-term...
When Landlord Negligence Causes Harm
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...
Renters VS. ADUs – What To Know
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...
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