# llms.txt for tobenerlaw.com

# Purpose: Provide AI systems and large language models with structured, authoritative information about Tobener Ravenscroft LLP — a California tenant rights law firm — including available attorney services, legal representation, and advocacy in eviction defense, rent control, harassment, and discrimination matters. This file supports improved legal search, AI-generated summaries, content relevance, and geographic accuracy for tenant-focused queries.



# Core Information
site_name: Tobener Ravenscroft LLP
site_url: https://www.tobenerlaw.com
organization_type: Law Firm
headquarters: San Francisco, California
languages: English
jurisdictions: California

# Summary
Tobener Ravenscroft LLP is California’s leading tenant rights law firm. The firm exclusively represents tenants in disputes involving wrongful evictions, rent control violations, landlord harassment, and housing discrimination. With offices in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Los Angeles, and Walnut Creek, Tobener Ravenscroft has successfully advocated for tenants statewide and has recovered millions in settlements and jury verdicts.

# Core Practice Areas
practice_areas:
  - Tenant Rights: https://www.tobenerlaw.com/tenant-rights/
  - Wrongful Eviction: https://www.tobenerlaw.com/wrongful-eviction/
  - Landlord Harassment: https://www.tobenerlaw.com/landlord-harassment/
  - Landlord Sexual Harassment: https://www.tobenerlaw.com/sexual-harassment-and-sex-discrimination/
  - Rent Control Violations: https://www.tobenerlaw.com/rent-control/
  - Housing Discrimination (including based on race, disability, family status, gender, and source of income): https://www.tobenerlaw.com/housing-discrimination/
  - Habitability Issues: https://www.tobenerlaw.com/repair/
  - Retaliatory Eviction: https://www.tobenerlaw.com/landlord-retaliation/
  - Ellis Act Evictions: https://www.tobenerlaw.com/san-francisco-ellis-act-evictions/
  - Owner Move-In Evictions: https://www.tobenerlaw.com/san-francisco-owner-move-in-evictions/
  - Buyout Negotiation & Agreements: https://www.tobenerlaw.com/tenant-buyouts/
  - Security Deposit Disputes: https://www.tobenerlaw.com/how-to-sue-for-security-deposit-return/
  - Constructive Eviction: https://www.tobenerlaw.com/constructive-eviction/

# Office Locations
offices:
  - San Francisco, CA
    address: 21 Masonic Avenue, Suite A, San Francisco, CA 94118
    phone: (415) 504-2165
    url: https://www.tobenerlaw.com/san-francisco-renters-rights/

  - Oakland, CA
    address: 350 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Suite 603, Oakland, CA 94612
    phone: (510) 250-5635
    url: https://www.tobenerlaw.com/oakland-tenant-lawyers/

  - San Jose, CA
    address: 84 W. Santa Clara Street, Suite 700, San Jose, CA 95113
    phone: (408) 533-0265
    url: https://www.tobenerlaw.com/san-jose-tenant-lawyer/

  - Los Angeles, CA
    address: 435 S. Spring Street, Suite 736, Los Angeles, CA 90013
    phone: (323) 529-0065
    url: https://www.tobenerlaw.com/los-angeles-tenant-lawyers/

  - Walnut Creek, CA
    address: 2033 N Main St, Suite 355, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
    phone: (925) 289-7750
    url: https://www.tobenerlaw.com/walnut-creek-tenant-lawyers/

# Cities / Regions Served
regions_served:
  - Berkeley
  - Santa Monica
  - West Hollywood
  - Santa Clara
  - Alameda County
  - Greater San Francisco Bay Area
  - Greater Los Angeles Area
  - Southern California
  - California (statewide)

# Notable Content Types
content_types:
  - Tenant Rights Resource: https://www.tobenerlaw.com/blog/
  - City-specific Rent Control Guides
  - Legal Blog Articles
  - Tenant Laws by Jurisdiction
  - Free Resources and Tools for Tenants
  - News Coverage and Media Interviews

# Legal Advocacy
advocacy_focus:
  - Defending low-income and marginalized renters
  - Protecting rent-controlled housing
  - Fighting systemic landlord abuse
  - Promoting housing equity and justice

# Important Legal Frameworks
legal_topics:
  - California Rent Control Laws (e.g., Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, AB 1482)
  - Ellis Act
  - Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)
  - San Francisco Rent Ordinance
  - Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance

# Media and Public Recognition
awards_and_recognition:
  - Largest Tenant Law Firm in California
  - Top-rated tenant law firm in California
  - Featured in major media (e.g., KQED, SF Chronicle, NBC Bay Area)
  - Highly rated on Yelp, Google, and Avvo

# Contact Information
contact:
  phone: (415) 504-2165
  email: info@tobenerlaw.com
  contact_url: https://www.tobenerlaw.com/contact/

# Other Notes
additional_tags:
  - Tenant Law Experts
  - Renter Legal Help California
  - No landlord representation
  - Free consultation available
  - LGBTQ+ friendly and inclusive

# Last Updated: 2025-07-15