IN SAN FRANCISCO I HAVE TENANT PROTECTED STATUS, 62 1/2 YR OLD LIVING IN HOUSE FOR 13.5 YRS AND LANDLORD WANTS TO DO O.M.I.

I am a San Francisco tenants' lawyer. I agree with Mr. Martz. These cases often result in a settlement of $30,000--$50,000 or more paid to the...

In CA, if a person works for room & board in lieu of salary but the house gets sold, what are there rights?

I respectfully disagree with Mr. Kane. By compensating you only with room and board, your employer has violated federal and California labor laws....

Filing unlawful detainer answer

You can both answer using the same form; however, both of you have to sign the form . In addition, one of you has to sign the verification,...

Can my landlord refuse my dr prescription for a companion dog?

While I agree with my colleagues' comments, this not an issue you want to deal with alone. If your landlord is resisting your request, he almost...

Can a Lessor break a lease with a 30 day notice?

The short answer is, "no," he cannot evict you on 30-day notice. However, if you get ANY paperwork, talk with a tenants' lawyer IMMEDIATELY.

It is illegal for the landlord to rent you a place that does not have a certificate of occupancy. You may be entitled to get back some or all of...

I live in san francisco rent controlled unit. Landlord wants me to sign new contract which is different from previous. Help!

Assuming that your unit is covered by the SF Rent Ordinance (building built before June 13, 1979), you can only be evicted for certain specified...

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My lease has 2 different monthly rent amounts and I and the owners both signed it. Who's right?

Given that the lease was likely drawn by them, not you, the general rule is that the contract is strictly construed against the party who drafted...

3 Day Notice to quit citing CP 1161.1 Estimated Rent has been payed in full and on time, dispute over shared utility cost.

The short answer is that you need to hire a tenants' attorney to represent you. It appears that you have defenses to the UD, but you need an...

I am an aggressive tenants' attorney. I think that if you bought some groceries that your boyfriend used, that your giving him those groceries may...