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Mayor's 'short term' elevator repairs a long time coming

July 05, 2017

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


Landlord Retracts Outrageous Demands After Letter Goes Viral

July 05, 2017

Tenant rights attorney Jackie Ravenscroft is cited to explain the legalities when one S.F. landlord requires tenants to […]


Oakland Relocation Program

April 03, 2017

What is required for a temporary eviction for substantial repairs? Before sending a tenant a written notice to […]


New 2017 Tenant Laws

February 08, 2017

2017 ushered in a host of state and local laws that affect your legals rights as a tenant: New […]


Marina Tenancy Legal Protections

January 04, 2017

Is my tenancy a “Marina Tenancy” or a “Floating Home Tenancy?” The California Floating Home Residency Law (“FHRL,” […]


Los Gatos Rent Control

July 27, 2016

What units are covered under the Los Gatos Rent Ordinance? Properties with three or more rental units held […]


Oakland Condo Conversion

April 04, 2016

What buildings can be converted to condominiums in the City of Oakland? In the City of Oakland, all […]


Berkeley Condo Conversion

March 27, 2016

Berkeley Condominium Conversions Updated March 25, 2016 What is the maximum number of rental units that the City […]


One Startup Wants To Speed Buyouts In San Francisco’s Rent-controlled Units

March 25, 2016

Tenant rights attorney Joseph Tobener comments about the pitfalls of buyouts offered by landlords for rent-controlled units. Middleman […]


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