Author: Joseph Tobener, MS.

When Is It Time to Sue Your Landlord?

31, Tuesday 2019

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

Why Oakland warehouse fire could cause more to lose homes

04, Wednesday 2019

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

City Of Alameda Rent Control, Limitations on Eviction, and Relocation to Certain Displaced Tenants Ordinance

21, Thursday 2019

The City of Alameda’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance has been repealed, and a new ordinance has been enacted. The […]

Union City Rent Control

06, Wednesday 2019

Union City’s Residential Rent Review Ordinance, And Residential Landlord And Tenant Relations Ordinance Union City is one of […]

Step-by-Step Tenant Guide to Oakland Owner-Move-In Evictions and Oakland Relative-Move-In Evictions

01, Tuesday 2019

If your landlord is threatening to move into your Oakland apartment or threatening to move in a relative […]

A Tenant’s Right to Repair and Deduct and Withhold Rent Under California Law

25, Wednesday 2019

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

Late Fees in Residential Leases

18, Wednesday 2019

You may be able to file a lawsuit against your landlord for illegally collecting late fees.  If you […]

Get the Right Landlord Insurance Policy

16, Monday 2019

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

Stopping Landlord Retaliation

13, Friday 2019

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

Tenant Class Action Lawyers

07, Wednesday 2019

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

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