20
Years of Service
$50M
Recovered
99%
Success Rate
Failure to Prevent Crime
A landlord can be held liable for the criminal conduct of third parties, including other tenants. CACI 1005. Criminal conduct includes assault, battery, theft, burglary, arson, rape, murder, vandalism, and property damage.
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 […]
Landlord Retracts Outrageous Demands After Letter Goes Viral
Tenant rights attorney Jackie Ravenscroft is cited to explain the legalities when one S.F. landlord requires tenants to […]
Oakland Relocation Program
What is required for a temporary eviction for substantial repairs? Before sending a tenant a written notice to […]
New 2017 Tenant Laws
2017 ushered in a host of state and local laws that affect your legals rights as a tenant: New […]
Marina Tenancy Legal Protections
Is my tenancy a “Marina Tenancy” or a “Floating Home Tenancy?” The California Floating Home Residency Law (“FHRL,” […]