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Posted On December 31, 2019
When Is It Time to Sue Your Landlord?

As a renter, you have certain rights granted by state law and your lease. Signing a lease on […]

Posted On December 4, 2019
Why Oakland warehouse fire could cause more to lose homes

After losing friends and loved ones in the Oakland fire that killed 36 people, many artists living in […]

Posted On August 1, 2018
Possible Rent Control Expansion Sets Off Debates in Bay Area

“If California voters approve Proposition 10 this fall, they won’t be ending the debate over how to address […]

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 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 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 March 25, 2016
One Startup Wants To Speed Buyouts In San Francisco’s Rent-controlled Units

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

Posted On November 1, 2015
San Francisco residents to vote on contentious Prop. F

Tenant lawyer Joseph Tobener comments on the benefits of Proposition F, commonly called the Airbnb initiative. Representing the […]

Posted On February 2, 2015
Where S.F. Housing Authority stands 2 years after hitting bottom

Tobener Ravenscroft, a tenants law firm, challenges the city’s Housing Authority to meet standard living conditions at Clementina […]

Posted On December 29, 2014
S.F. Fails To Follow Up After Evictions

Tenant lawyer Joseph Tobener, of Tobener Ravenscroft LLP, explains why San Francisco city agencies rarely track what happens […]

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