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The Truth about Eviction Notices
As I mentioned in my last blog, my clients are receiving more and more eviction notices that do not even marginally follow the Rent Ordinance rules.
Living in Fear but Finding Common Sense
“All the renters I know are living in fear,” said Derrick Tynan-Connolly in the March 9th, 2016 New York Times.
He noted, “If your landlord dies, if your landlord sells the building, if you get evicted under the Ellis Act and you have to move, you’re gone. There’s no way you can afford to stay in San Francisco.”
The NYT’s article last week, called “Tensions on the Rise in Tech’s Capital City,” made the front page of the newspaper nationally. It stated what we in San Francisco already know: the City has changed.
The Surge in Evictions
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 your neighbor. These evictions are not sensationalized enough to generate news coverage, but are still painful and life-disrupting.
A Closer Look at Your Eviction and the Ellis Act
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.
Fight Your House Rules Eviction
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?
When The Dog Bites
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 manslaughter. One of the owners is still in prison.
Before You Sign the Lease
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.
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