Evictions

Wrongful Eviction is Real in San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley In cities such as San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley, where tenants have rent and eviction protections, landlords have every reason to try to evict long-term residents to raise their prices....

An owner move-in eviction (OMI) occurs when a landlord takes possession of a rental unit for themselves or a close relative to move in. An owner’s request to move into an occupied property can be lawful grounds for eviction, but...

There are many laws in place to protect the rights of tenants, including laws that dictate how a landlord must proceed when requesting to evict a tenant. For example, just because you’ve received an eviction notice doesn’t mean you need...

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. Just causes for eviction include failure to pay rent, breach...

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 this article we attempt to explain the difference between an...

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 broke the law until it is too late, or they...

If you're having trouble getting along with your roommate, beyond basic fights, then you probably want to know about your options in resolving the living situation. Perhaps you don't want to move and are interested to see if you can...

There are times when a landlord tries to get rid of you or force you out of your lease without going through the full eviction process. Landlords often do this because they want all the benefits of having your apartment...

In the landlord and tenant relationship, both parties have their own responsibilities and duties. While a landlord is required to maintain a rental that’s suitable for tenants to live in, tenants must also fulfill their duties and ensure that they...