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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 […]
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 […]
Smoking in an Apartment Building
Can landlords prohibit tenants from smoking cigarettes? Yes. Landlords have the right to prohibit smoking of cigarettes or […]
Oakland Buyout Ordinance
What units are covered by the Oakland Buyout Ordinance? The Oakland Buyout Ordinance applies to all residential rental […]
Building Rapport: Mediator Jane Struck
The following was taken from JAMS mediators: Early in her career as an insurance defense lawyer, Jeane Struck […]
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.
Breaking a Lease
Tenants break or void long-term leases for two reasons. In the most common scenario, a tenant seeks to […]
Tenants with Disabilities
Understanding Your Rights as a Tenant with a Disability Covered Disabilities Disabled tenants are protected against housing discrimination […]
Resident Managers
When Managers Are Required Apartment buildings with sixteen or more units must have a resident manager. Resident Apartment […]
Oakland Rent Control
Am I covered by Oakland Rent Control? The Oakland Residential Rent Adjustment Program applies to all rental units […]
Berkeley Rent Control
What units are covered by the Berkeley Rent Control? The Berkeley Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause […]
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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