In 2017, the City of Santa Cruz adopted a temporary freeze of certain rent increases in hopes of […]

The City of Santa Monica has a long history of strong tenant protections.  Santa Monica’s rent control and […]

As a renter, you have certain rights granted by state law and your lease. Signing a lease on […]

After losing friends and loved ones in the Oakland fire that killed 36 people, many artists living in […]

The City of Alameda’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance has been repealed, and a new ordinance has been enacted. The […]

Union City’s Residential Rent Review Ordinance, And Residential Landlord And Tenant Relations Ordinance Union City is one of […]

1.  Determine if your Oakland building has just-cause eviction protections. Your building is covered by the Oakland Just […]

When can a tenant repair and deduct? Under California law, a tenant is allowed to repair and deduct.  […]

Are late-fee clauses illegal in California residential lease agreements? Many landlords place clauses in their lease agreements that […]

As long-time tenant rights lawyers, our firm has sued 1,000s of landlords, and in most of those cases, […]

Landlord retaliation is a very serious offense.  Often tenants are in jeopardy of losing their apartments because of […]

Tenants often have group claims against their landlords.  We have filed 100s of group claims on behalf of […]