1.  Determine if your Oakland building has just-cause eviction protections. Your building is covered by the Oakland Just […]

When can a tenant repair and deduct? Under California law, a tenant is allowed to repair and deduct.  […]

Are late-fee clauses illegal in California residential lease agreements? Many landlords place clauses in their lease agreements that […]

As long-time tenant rights lawyers, our firm has sued 1,000s of landlords, and in most of those cases, […]

Landlord retaliation is a very serious offense.  Often tenants are in jeopardy of losing their apartments because of […]

Tenants often have group claims against their landlords.  We have filed 100s of group claims on behalf of […]

The initial steps you take as soon when you get an eviction notice are critical in preserving your […]

The City of San Francisco now provides tenants with free lawyers to defend evictions.  Here is how to […]

Mold is Serious Mold is a microscopic fungus that grows in almost every damp setting. Improperly maintained dwellings […]

San Francisco tenant attorneys and affordable housing advocates work tirelessly to prevent vulnerable households and residents from slipping […]

When can a landlord enter a tenant’s unit (e.g. apartment)? Tenants are entitled to exclusive possession of the […]

Housing Lawyers Serving California Tenants in San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, and Los Angeles. If a landlord has […]