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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 […]

Posted On July 5, 2017
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 […]

Posted On April 3, 2017
Oakland Relocation Program

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

Posted On February 8, 2017
New 2017 Tenant Laws

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

Posted On January 4, 2017
Marina Tenancy Legal Protections

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

Posted On July 27, 2016
Los Gatos Rent Control

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

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