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Posted On July 10, 2018
Supervisor Moves to strengthen renter protections in San Francisco

“A loophole in San Francisco’s eviction-control laws: Landlords and building owners can circumvent eviction protections on single-family homes […]

Posted On July 6, 2018
Wear and Tear and Security Deposits Under California Law

Security deposit disputes over “normal wear and tear” Many landlords and tenants struggle with how to define “ordinary […]

Posted On June 18, 2018
Smoking in an Apartment Building

Can landlords prohibit tenants from smoking cigarettes? Yes. Landlords have the right to prohibit smoking of cigarettes or […]

Posted On June 13, 2018
Oakland Buyout Ordinance

What units are covered by the Oakland Buyout Ordinance? The Oakland Buyout Ordinance applies to all residential rental […]

Posted On June 1, 2018
Building Rapport: Mediator Jane Struck

The following was taken from JAMS mediators: Early in her career as an insurance defense lawyer, Jeane Struck […]

Posted On June 1, 2018
Estoppel Certificates

What is a Tenant Estoppel Certificate (Estoppel Agreement)?

When a landlord places a rental property up for sale, the realtor and landlord will request a tenant to complete and sign an estoppel certificate. An estoppel certificate is used to inform a potential buyer of commercial or residential rental property of the rights of existing tenants.

Posted On October 22, 2017
Breaking a Lease

Tenants break or void long-term leases for two reasons. In the most common scenario, a tenant seeks to […]

Posted On August 23, 2017
Tenants with Disabilities

Understanding Your Rights as a Tenant with a Disability Covered Disabilities Disabled tenants are protected against housing discrimination […]

Posted On August 23, 2017
Resident Managers

When Managers Are Required Apartment buildings with sixteen or more units must have a resident manager. Resident Apartment […]

Posted On August 22, 2017
Oakland Rent Control

Am I covered by Oakland Rent Control? The Oakland Residential Rent Adjustment Program applies to all rental units […]

Posted On July 13, 2017
Berkeley Rent Control

What units are covered by the Berkeley Rent Control? The Berkeley Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause […]

Posted On July 5, 2017
Mayor’s ‘short term’ elevator repairs a long time coming

Representing 24 public housing residents at Clementina Towers, Jackie Ravenscroft, of tenants rights law firm Tobener Ravenscroft, describes […]

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