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Many residential and commercial tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic need to end long-term leases. This guide will show tenants how to break a lease without paying any additional rent to a landlord.

Landlords who coerce their tenants into “sex-for-rent” arrangements existed before the coronavirus, but the current pandemic has produced an opportunity for them to take advantage of cash-strapped tenants.

Having knowledge about foreclosures and what laws protect your tenancy helps you stay in your home during and after this process – FAQs, Guides and Resources.

If you’re in the 30% of Americans who cannot pay rent because of the pandemic, this guide provides […]

In 2017, the City of Santa Cruz adopted a temporary freeze of certain rent increases in hopes of […]

Eviction Protection Applies to Almost All Residential Units in San Francisco Newly constructed buildings (i.e. buildings built after […]

The City of Santa Monica has a long history of strong tenant protections.  Santa Monica’s rent control and […]

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

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

The City of Alameda’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance has been repealed, and a new ordinance has been enacted.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

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

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