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Premises Liability

^$575,000

Recovered on behalf of a San Francisco couple who were forced to give up their home of over twenty years after their landlord's dog attacked and killed their dog.

^$800,000

Recovered on behalf of an Oakland tenant who suffered a serious injury due to her landlord's negligent maintenance of her home.

^$850,000

Recovered on behalf of a San Francisco tenant who suffered personal injuries and was forced to vacate his home of fifteen years after dealing with many months of environmental contamination and disruptive and nuisance construction conditions.

^$1.56 Million

Recovered on behalf of a group of 30 tenants living in an SRO in San Francisco who were living with horrendous conditions in their rent controlled apartments, including rodents, bedbugs, mold, water leaks, and harassment.

^$300,000

Recovered on behalf of three families living in a building in San Francisco's SOMA neighborhood who were forced to live with substandard conditions for years as a result of their landlord's negligence, including issues with lack of heat, lack of hot water, and cockroach/rat infestations.

^$750,000

Recovered on behalf of a couple living in a rent-controlled home in the outer Sunset neighborhood. Our clients were forced to vacate after the landlord served them with an Owner Move-In Eviction Notice. After the landlords failed to move into the property, our clients filed suit for wrongful eviction.

^$300,000

Recovered on behalf of a San Francisco tenant in Russian Hill. The tenant was forced to vacate her illegal apartment in retaliation for reporting unlawful rent increases to the San Francisco Rent Board. Our client was forced to vacate after her landlord served our client with a series of eviction notices and told her the apartment was unsafe to live in.

^$700,000

Recovered for a long-term tenant in San Francisco. Our client was forced to move out of his apartment as a result of extreme landlord harassment.

^$300,000

Recovered on behalf of three long-term tenants in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood who were constructively evicted due to noise and nuisance conditions created by their downstairs neighbors, which the owner refused to address.

^$575,000

Recovered on behalf of an elderly, disabled San Francisco tenant who was forced to move out of her rent-controlled San Francisco apartment of 50 years after the landlord/owner failed to resolve numerous building code violations that remained outstanding for over a decade.

^$325,000

Recovered on behalf of seven tenants living in a makeshift boarding house in East Palo Alto.

^$560,000

Recovered on behalf of two San Francisco tenants who were wrongfully evicted via a fraudulent owner move-in eviction where the owner failed to occupy the property as their principal place of residence.

^$375,000

Recovered on behalf of an elderly long-term tenant who was forced to vacate her long San Francisco apartment as a result of her landlord's refusal to address longstanding defective conditions, including lack of heat, mold, rodent infestations, and defective plumbing.

^$550,000

Recovered on behalf of a San Francisco tenant who was forced to vacate his home as a result of ongoing, disruptive construction and the owner's refusal to provide him with alternative housing.

^$375,000

Recovered on behalf of a San Francisco family that was constructively evicted from their home in the Richmond District as a result of unlawful rent increases, defective conditions, and tenant harassment.

^$525,000

Recovered on behalf of a tenant living in an illegal unit who was wrongfully evicted. Our client was forced to vacate under false pretenses while her landlord undertook supposedly necessary construction and then was never allowed to return.

^$395,000

Recovered on behalf of two long term San Francisco tenants who were fraudulently evicted from their home of over twenty years under the pretext of an owner move-in eviction.

^$450,000

Recovered for a San Francisco tenant who was injured when her stairway railing collapsed.

^$450,000

Recovered in action for a group of tenants forced to vacate their San Francisco apartment due to severe habitability defects, including mold and water leaks.

Premises Liability Claims for Negligent Apartment Maintenance

At Wolford Wayne LLP, we stand up for tenants in San Francisco who have suffered injuries or property damage due to their landlord’s negligent apartment maintenance. California law requires landlords to provide safe and habitable living conditions.

When they fail to meet these legal obligations, tenants have the right to seek justice. Our experienced landlord-tenant attorneys are here to help.

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What Is Premises Liability?

In California, the concept of premises liability allows tenants to hold landlords accountable when unsafe conditions cause them harm. In the context of rental properties, landlords are responsible for addressing hazards that could lead to injuries, such as:

Broken stairs or railings
Water leaks or mold growth
Faulty wiring or electrical hazards
Plumbing issues that cause flooding
Inadequate security leading to criminal acts
Pest infestations
Structural issues, such as collapsing ceilings or walls

If your landlord ignored repair requests or failed to maintain the property, and you or your loved ones suffered a serious injury as a result, you may have a premises liability claim.

Landlords’ Responsibility to Maintain Safe Apartments

California law, particularly the Implied Warranty of Habitability, obligates landlords to maintain their rental properties to a standard that ensures tenant safety. Landlords must respond promptly to repair requests and address known dangers. Failing to act on hazards can constitute negligence.
Examples of negligence include:

Delaying repairs for prolonged periods.
Hiring unqualified contractors to handle critical safety issues.
Ignoring complaints or concealing defects from tenants.

When Neglect Leads to Harm

Negligence in apartment maintenance can have serious consequences. Tenants may suffer:

Serious Physical injuries such as burns, broken bones, torn ligaments, resulting from lips, trips, or falls or fires.
Chronic health issues caused by mold,r pests or other environmental factors.
Financial losses for medical bills, rent differential damages for losing their rent controlled apartment, or property damage.

At Wolford Wayne LLP, we believe no tenant should endure preventable harm caused by their landlord’s inaction.

How Wolford Wayne LLP Can Help

Our skilled legal team has a proven track record of successfully handling premises liability claims against negligent landlords in San Francisco. Here’s how we help tenants:

Case Evaluation: We assess your case to determine if your landlord’s negligence led to your injuries or damages.
Evidence Collection: We gather key evidence, including repair records, tenant communications, and expert evaluations of unsafe conditions.
Negotiation or Litigation: We fight for your right to fair compensation for medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering, either through settlement or courtroom advocacy.

We understand that going up against a landlord can feel intimidating. Our attorneys provide compassionate and tenacious representation to ensure your voice is heard and your rights are protected.

Why Choose Wolford Wayne LLP?

Wolford Wayne LLP is a trusted name in landlord-tenant law in San Francisco. Our deep knowledge of California housing law, combined with our commitment to tenant advocacy, makes us uniquely qualified to handle premises liability claims.

Tenant-Focused: We exclusively represent tenants, never landlords.
Local Expertise: We have a deep understanding of San Francisco’s housing codes and tenant protections.
Results-Driven: Our firm has secured favorable outcomes for countless tenants facing similar challenges.

Take the First Step Toward Justice

If you’ve been injured or suffered losses due to your landlord’s negligent apartment maintenance, you don’t have to face the fight alone. Wolford Wayne LLP is here to help you navigate the legal process and seek the compensation you deserve.

Call us at (415) 649-6203 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a consultation. Let Wolford Wayne LLP stand up for your rights as a tenant and hold negligent landlords accountable.

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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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