Earlier this week, we discussed the ongoing San Francisco housing crisis. Sadly, as too many of you know from personal experience, the housing issues in California go beyond one city. California mobile home residents, particularly those living in San Jose mobile homes, are also living in fear of losing their…
It has been the subject of local discussions for some time and concerns about the San Francisco’s housing crisis are now being talked about on a national level. As a San Francisco tenant’s law firm, The Brod Firm knows that for many the crisis is much more than coffee-talk, it…
At one point, perhaps in our earliest years on our own, most of us lived someplace “less than perfect.” It may have had virtually non-existent water pressure, windows that didn’t open, or lingering odors from a prior tenant’s incontinent cats. There is, however, a level of living conditions that no…
It can happen in a matter of minutes. A house fire can engulf a residence, causing extensive property damage, burn or smoke-related injuries, and even death. All too often, home fires are the result of careless decision-making characterized by people taking unnecessary and unwarranted risks that often involve neglecting safety…
In recent years, bed bugs have become a serious public health concern. In 2011 and 2012, some of the most severe outbreaks occurred in New York City, Philadelphia and Detroit. What is most notable about these outbreaks is that they occured in unexpected placeslike the New York City office of…
Landlords and tenants often have a contentious relationship. In many cases, tenants feel like they have very little power when it comes to changes in rent, inadequate repair work, or other lingering problems. With the ever-increasing price of real estate and resulting rise in rents, tenants may feel even more…
There is a lot to be proud of as a resident of Northern California. In 2012, Bloomberg Business Week declared San Francisco the Best City in America, citing its top score for education as well as praise for the arts scene, the beautiful scenery, and air quality. However, San Francisco…
Our Sacramento tenants’ rights law firm believes everyone is entitled to a home that is safe and livable. We think it is unfortunate when it takes an order from housing code enforcement officials or, worse yet, an order from a judge to make a landlord provide a safe dwelling. A…
One of the hallmarks of our times is a commitment to and concern about the safety of both indoor and outdoor environments. We worry about car exhaust causing respiratory illness and the danger of BPA leaching into our drinking water. One threat that many think is largely in the past…