The rights of tenants in San Francisco are protected by the San Francisco Rent Ordinance Act and the Rent Board it created. Generally, the Rent Board controls what landlords can charge, how the eviction process works, and how rentals must be re-marketed if an eviction has occurred in the past.…
In Part II of our post on landlord-tenant legal issues, we answer your questions on security deposits, evictions, and unlawful detainers. Rent and Security Deposits A major expense most renters face is paying a rent or security deposit. Landlords can demand deposits equivalent to one to two months’ rent before…
Common law presumes a tenant’s right to habitable premises. Habitable generally means the landlord must: Provide a clean and sanitary premises Make repairs to or replace faulty or defective conditions within a reasonable time Comply with all state, county, and municipal codes pertaining to building safety, maintenance, and health Under…
Housing is one of the biggest concerns for many in the Bay Area. While the high cost of housing in San Francisco has received national attention, the problem does not stop at the city’s border. The cost of renting in Oakland and throughout Northern California continues to rise and the resulting…