{"id":107162,"date":"2024-08-28T12:22:40","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T12:22:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tobenerlaw.com\/?post_type=practice-areas&#038;p=107162"},"modified":"2026-03-12T04:25:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T12:25:14","slug":"tenant-buyouts","status":"publish","type":"practice-areas","link":"https:\/\/www.tobenerlaw.com\/es\/tenant-buyouts\/","title":{"rendered":"Tenant Buyouts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"text-with-image bg--light\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"text-with-image__row align--right\">\n      <div class=\"column text-with-image__content\">\n                  <h2 class=\"block-heading\">Buyouts And Relocation Payments<\/h2>\n                                  <div class=\"text-with-image__text\">\n            <ul>\n<li><strong>Cost-Effective Advocacy<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Skilled and Experienced Negotiation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Client-Centered Approach<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We have negotiated successful buyouts for 100s of tenants in rent-controlled cities, including in San Francisco, Berkeley, Fremont and Oakland.<\/p>\n<p>Managing attorney Joseph Tobener handles all buyouts personally.\u00a0 Each buyout is unique, factoring in length of tenancy, history of evictions, tenant protections, desirability of neighborhood, building and unit size, bad\/good faith of the landlord, and the landlord\u2019s investment strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Our office frequently partners with appraisers and TIC\/condo experts to determine what a landlord stands to gain from a buyout.\u00a0 The value of a buyout is affected by the TIC mortgage market, condo inventory, and the Bay Area real estate market generally.<\/p>\n<p>We also take into account the value of the tenancy to our client.\u00a0 This includes both the economic and personal consequences of a move-out.\u00a0 Many of our clients have been in their homes for 20, 30 or even 40 years.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        \n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"column\">\n                  <div class=\"text-with-image__image decoration-none\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tobenerlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Oakland-Relocation-Program.webp\"\/> <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group faqs container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion-box is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull accordion__header is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cb46ffcb wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is landlord sexual harassment?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__icon is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full plus\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tobenerlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/white-arrow.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129572\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull accordion__body is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container\">\n<p>Sexual harassment is not only unwanted physical touching but can be unwanted visual or verbal sexual contact or conduct.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion-box is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull accordion__header is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cb46ffcb wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is landlord sexual harassment illegal?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__icon is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group plus is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tobenerlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/white-arrow.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129572\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull accordion__body is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container\">\n<p>It Is Illegal For Landlords To Sexually Harass Their Tenants. Federal law, California state law, and some local city ordinances protect tenants against sexual harassment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion-box is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull accordion__header is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cb46ffcb wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can be responsible for landlord sexual harassment?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__icon is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group plus is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tobenerlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/white-arrow.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129572\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull accordion__body is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container\">\n<p>Property managers, employees of the landlord such as maintenance workers, and anyone involved in providing housing services can also be found liable for sexual harassment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion-box is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull accordion__header is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cb46ffcb wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why would a landlord harass a tenant?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__icon is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group plus is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tobenerlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/white-arrow.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129572\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull accordion__body is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container\">\n<p>Harassment of the tenant is pursued to avoid costly legal fees and the hassle of a legal eviction and, most importantly, the landlord typically has no actual cause to evict the tenant other than their bad faith motivation to substantially raise the rent.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion-box is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull accordion__header is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cb46ffcb wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can tenants recover damages without being evicted?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__icon is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group plus is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tobenerlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/white-arrow.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129572\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull accordion__body is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container\">\n<p>Tenants do not have to be actually evicted or constructively evicted to be awarded damages for harassment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion-box is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull accordion__header is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cb46ffcb wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is quid pro quo sexual harassment?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__icon is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group plus is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tobenerlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/white-arrow.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129572\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull accordion__body is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container\">\n<p>Quid pro quo is when your landlord requires you to engage in unwanted sexual conduct as a condition to obtaining or maintaining your housing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion-box is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull accordion__header is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cb46ffcb wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is hostile environment sexual harassment?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__icon is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group plus is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tobenerlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/white-arrow.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129572\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull accordion__body is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container\">\n<p>Hostile environment sexual harassment is when your landlord engages in sexual behavior that is so severe and pervasive that it results in a hostile, intimidating, offensive, or undesirable environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion-box is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull accordion__header is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cb46ffcb wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can tenants sue for landlord harassment?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__icon is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group plus is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tobenerlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/white-arrow.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129572\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull accordion__body is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container\">\n<p>Tenants who are harassed by their landlord can file a civil lawsuit against their landlord for damages and for an injunction to stop the behavior.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion-box is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull accordion__header is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cb46ffcb wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are examples of landlord harassment?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__icon is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group plus is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tobenerlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/white-arrow.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129572\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull accordion__body is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container\">\n<p>Other repeated acts or omissions of such significance as to substantially interfere with or disturb the comfort, repose, peace or quiet of any person lawfully entitled to occupancy of such dwelling unit and that cause, are likely to cause, or are intended to cause any person lawfully entitled to occupancy of a dwelling unit to vacate such dwelling unit or to surrender or waive any rights in relation to such occupancy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion-box is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull accordion__header is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cb46ffcb wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When should a tenant contact a lawyer about landlord harassment?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__icon is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group plus is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tobenerlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/white-arrow.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129572\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull accordion__body is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container\">\n<p>Tenants who have a landlord that is using harassment in an attempt to force them to move should contact Tobener Ravenscroft LLP to speak with an experienced attorney.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"contact-form\" class=\"contact-us__block block bg--light\" style=\"background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(29, 54, 87, 0.95), rgba(29, 54, 87, 0.95)), url(https:\/\/www.tobenerlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cta-background.png);\">\n  <div 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