A wrongful eviction occurs when a landlord evicts a tenant in violation of a local rent ordinance or California State Law. In San Francisco, Oakland, Berkley and other cities with a local ordinance a landlord can only evict a tenant with a “just cause” for eviction.
If you have been dealing with a problem in your home that is making your living situation unbearable and are constructively evicted contact us today to discuss your options.
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years of experience in representing tenants.
Tenants who have been wrongfully evicted may be entitled to substantial monetary damages. Our office has successfully represented hundreds of Bay Area tenants in lawsuits against landlords. We have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of tenants in the process. You have rights. Don’t let your landlord bully you out of your home without a fight.
If your landlord has wrongfully evicted you or is threatening to do so contact us to see how we can help.
Now that California has a new statewide law protecting renters, more tenants than ever are entitled to eviction protections. The kind of protection you have still depend heavily on what city/county you live in and the type of building you live in. To figure out your rights consider:
Whatever you do, if your landlord is telling you to move, DO NOT MOVE OUT until you have spoken to a qualified professional about your options.
Every case is different and lawyers are prohibited from telling a potential client what their case is worth. However, you may be entitled to substantial financial damages if you have been forced out of your home due to the actions or inactions of your landlord.
Damages in a constructive or wrongful eviction lawsuit include: overpayment of rent; rent differential damages (difference between rent paid and market rate); emotional distress; and out-of-pocket moving fees, among others. In cities such as Oakland and San Francisco, tenants may be entitled to a multiplier on their damages with a showing of bad faith. Tenants are also entitled to attorney’s fees and costs.
We recognize that most tenants cannot afford to pay thousands of dollars out of pocket to a lawyer. That is why we represent tenants in constructive eviction lawsuits on a contingency fee basis. A contingency fee means we only get paid when you do. This means you do not have to have money to seek justice. We only get paid if and when you do.
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.