Constructive Eviction
When a tenant is forced to move out of their home due to poor living conditions, mold/mildew, pest infestations …
Failure to Repair or Maintain
Our office represents San Francisco tenants in disputes that arise out of a landlord’s failure to repair and maintain …
Rent Board Hearings
Wolford Wayne represents tenants in disputes at the San Francisco and Oakland Rent Board, including disputes …
Tenant Harassment
Tenants who have been subjected to harassment may have grounds to sue their landlord for damages …
Wrongful Eviction
A wrongful eviction occurs when a landlord evicts a tenant in violation of a local rent ordinance or California State Law …
Tenant Buyouts
Wolford Wayne helps tenants in San Francisco to negotiate tenant buyout agreements with landlords …
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over 35 years of experience in representing tenants.
San Francisco
Tenant Lawyers
Wolford Wayne LLP is a dedicated tenants’ rights law firm located in San Francisco’s Financial District. The firm prides itself on providing practical, affordable, and aggressive representation to
residential tenants.
The team at Wolford Wayne have over thirty-five years of experience combined representing tenants. Our attorneys have successfully resolved hundreds of disputes on behalf of our clients and recovered millions of dollars along the way.
Unlike many landlord-tenant law firms, we only represent tenants, never landlords. Therefore, you never have to wonder whose side we are on or what we stand for. We are dedicated to providing tenant clients with exceptional representation and outstanding hands-on service.
Life Changing Results
We have assisted hundreds of tenants throughout the Bay Area in a wide range of situations, including eviction lawsuits, buyout negotiations, rent board hearings, and affirmative lawsuits against landlords.
Meet The Team
San Francisco Tenant Attorneys
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Hear From Our Clients
I contacted Daniel around a delicate situation regarding a dispute on a lease. He was extremely helpful in answering questions and giving us all the information we needed to come to a suitable resolution. Highly recommend the team at Wolford.
Benjamin T.
We found Wolford Wayne on the list of tenant-focused firms provided by the SF Tenant's Union. We were in a situation where we were under threat of an Ellis eviction (the nice family who owned and lived in 3 of the six apartment units sold to a newly-minted investment company) and we did not believe the new owner was bluffing. Daniel Wayne walked us through the range of options and outcomes and made sure we weighed all of them. We decided that what was best for our circumstance was to negotiate a buyout. Daniel handled all negotiations and we were…
Steve M.
Jason Wolford was a beacon of hope for me at a time when my options appeared limited, and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed nigh on impossible. What I thought was going to be a nightmare of a situation in the midst of a pandemic, turned into an act of providence and karmic grace. I am eternally grateful for Jason's service and integrity, and I hereby recommend Wolford Wayne LLP without reservation. Thank you for all of your hard work & perseverance!
Chelsea D.
They represent tenants only and not landlords so you get Fair representation as a tenant, which is really important in San Francisco. I had a great experience and they helped me resolve a very complicated issue.
Elisa G.
I decided to reach out to Wolford Wayne LLP after hearing great reviews about them. I felt helpless and defeated for years against my landlord who owns multiple buildings and have a team of lawyers. Megan Johnson worked on my case and she was absolutely amazing during the almost 8 anxious months that my case took. My anxiety was over the roof, I was crazy paranoid but any questions that I had Megan was there to answer. We kept in touch through many e-mails and she was always there when I needed to talk to her over the phone. All…
Oyunsanaa B.
Alex Merchant has helped me with multiple cases, and he has always been compassionate, responsive, knowledgeable, skilled and professional. I really cannot express in words my deep gratitude and admiration for his help and amazing skills. Alex's passion for helping tenants is unparalleled, and I highly recommend him. If you have Alex Merchant on your side, you can rest assured that he will do his best to represent you and resolve your case favorably.
Eva G.
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23May
The Importance of Renter’s Insurance in San Francisco
With rising costs everywhere right now, many renters are looking to cut costs wherever they can. However, it is important not to drop your renter’s insurance. Though this can be Continue Reading
17May
Rent Laws that Your San Francisco Landlord Doesn’t Want You [...]
San Francisco has its own rent laws in addition to tenant protections under California state law. At Wolford Wayne LLP, we help tenants in San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley who Continue Reading
11Apr
What to Expect During Your Initial Consultation With a Tenant [...]
Meeting with a lawyer can be intimidating - especially if you have never had to deal with legal issues before. Understanding how a consultation works can help you feel more Continue Reading
21Mar
Questions to Ask Your Tenant Harassment Attorney
If you are being harassed by your landlord, it’s likely putting you in a very challenging position. You know that you should never have to accept illegal behavior or living Continue Reading
18Mar
Welcome Paralegal Martha Welfley!
Wolford Wayne is proud to announce the addition of a new paralegal—Martha Welfley! Sharing our firm’s passion for tenant’s rights, Martha brings her past legal experience to help our many Continue Reading
11Mar
Welcome Law Clerk Nicholas Kimura
Wolford Wayne is proud to announce the addition of a new law clerk— Nicholas Kimura! Currently a law student at San Francisco's Golden Gate University, Nicholas is helping the firm Continue Reading
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For more information or to discuss your legal situation, call us today at (415) 649-6203 for a phone consultation or submit an inquiry below. Please note our firm can only assist tenants residing in San Francisco, Oakland & Berkeley.
We are committed to fighting for the interests of San Francisco, Oakland & Berkeley tenants.
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Fax: (415) 649-6739
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