What is a Tenant Estoppel Certificate (Estoppel Agreement)?

When a landlord places a rental property up for sale, the realtor and landlord will request a tenant to complete and sign an estoppel certificate. An estoppel certificate is used to inform a potential buyer of commercial or residential rental property of the rights of existing tenants.

Tenants break or void long-term leases for two reasons. In the most common scenario, a tenant seeks to […]

Understanding Your Rights as a Tenant with a Disability Covered Disabilities Disabled tenants are protected against housing discrimination […]

When Managers Are Required Apartment buildings with sixteen or more units must have a resident manager. Resident Apartment […]

the Oakland Residential Rent Adjustment Program Am I covered by the rent increase limitations under the Oakland Residential […]

What units are covered by the Berkeley Rent Control? The Berkeley Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause […]

Representing 24 public housing residents at Clementina Towers, Jackie Ravenscroft, of tenants rights law firm Tobener Ravenscroft, describes […]

Tenant rights attorney Jackie Ravenscroft is cited to explain the legalities when one S.F. landlord requires tenants to […]

What is required for a temporary eviction for substantial repairs? Before sending a tenant a written notice to […]

2017 ushered in a host of state and local laws that affect your legals rights as a tenant: New […]

Is my tenancy a “Marina Tenancy” or a “Floating Home Tenancy?” The California Floating Home Residency Law (“FHRL,” […]