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
Daniel Wayne and Megan Johnson really helped me and my fiancé who were displaced out of our apartment in sf. They worked with us to help us understand our legal rights as tenants. After moving out of the Bay Area and moving across the country they were extremely commutative and kept us updated with our case. Daniel fought for our goal and got us more than just our goal! Daniel helped us get out of an horrible and unsafe living situation and made things right for us. I am forever grateful to Daniel and Megan as well the rest of…
Carlie M.
I would highly recommend Wolford Wayne, from the moment my fiance and I were in contact with Daniel Wayne and his staff, they helped us through one of the hardest times of our lives. They did an excellent job at communicating and guiding us throughout the whole process, and went above and beyond to get us the compensation we deserved. They are very professional and caring, and for someone like me, who had no idea what to expect, they were very reassuring and clear about what to expect. They worked hard and we had amazing result's, so please contact these…
Matthew M.
I had a wonderful experience working with Megan Johnson. She was extremely helpful and clear and immediately understood what was needed. She was so helpful and took her time answering all of my questions no matter what they were. She gave me very clear instructions and thought about it from all sides which I greatly appreciated. I felt so much better after our conversation that I had what I needed to respond and protect my rights. I felt very well taken care of. I would highly recommend Megan if you have need for an Attorney in this area of practice.
Andrea S.
Jason and the team and WW combine strategic excellence, tactical brilliance, and excellent client service. Highest recommendation.
Jef L.
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.
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25Oct
What is a “Self-Help” Eviction?
In San Francisco, there are strict rules for how and when a landlord can evict a tenant. Specifically, the San Francisco Rent Ordinance sets out sixteen “just causes” for eviction. Continue Reading
14Oct
How Much Can a Landlord Raise My Rent in San [...]
For tenants living in rent controlled units there are strict rules regarding timing, notice periods, and caps on rent increases. Curious to know if that increase notice you got from Continue Reading
15Jul
Tenants’ Rights When a Rent-Controlled Building is Bought or Sold
One of the most common questions we get from tenants is - what happens when my landlord sells my building? Tenants, understandably, want to know what their rights are if Continue Reading
03Jul
Unlawful Detainer Lawsuit vs. Wrongful Eviction Lawsuit: What’s the Difference?
Like any narrow corner of the internet, the world of landlord-tenant law is filled with its own language, terms and a variety of explanations, many, sadly, filled with inaccuracies. In Continue Reading
31May
Understanding the Eviction Process in San Francisco
Wrongful evictions happen far too often in San Francisco. The sad reality is that many tenants who are forced out of their homes illegally aren’t even aware that their landlord Continue Reading
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
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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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