How Does a Landlord Move-In Eviction Work in San Francisco? Mar 21

San Francisco rent ordinances permit landlords to evict tenants only when they have “just cause,” meaning that there is a specific ...

How Will San Francisco’s Tenant Right to Counsel Legislation Work in Practice? Feb 20

When Proposition F was passed in June of 2018, San Francisco became the first city in California and the second in the United ...

What Is a Wrongful Eviction? Jan 20

When I am asked what type of work I do, my response is always the same: “I help Bay Area tenants forced out of rent-controlled ...

Three Circumstances Where Small Claims Court May Be a Tenant’s Best Option Dec 20

While it’s not unusual for a dispute to arise between a landlord and tenant, most disagreements can be resolved by an email, phone ...

Which Cities in the Bay Area Have Rent Control, and Why? Nov 20

If you want to rent a one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, you can expect to pay an average of $3,303.00 a month (Learn more ...

What Are Security Deposits and How Can I Get Mine Back? Oct 20

When you enter a lease for a rental unit, odds are your landlord will ask you for a security deposit. While a security deposit may ...