Personal Injury

Falls caused by unsafe stairways are among the most common and most preventable causes of serious injuries in rental housing. In San Francisco, Oakland, and surrounding Bay Area communities, aging buildings, deferred maintenance, and heavily used properties often combine to...

Living in an apartment should be a safe and comfortable experience, but unfortunately, apartment buildings can sometimes present hidden dangers. Landlords are legally obligated to maintain their properties to ensure the health and safety of their tenants. When landlords neglect...

The implied warranty of habitability is a traditional concept that states landlords must keep their properties in a safe and livable condition. This warranty exists in every lease, whether written or oral, and cannot be waived. As such, tenants have...