San Francisco noisy tenant

I an a San Francisco tenants lawyer. You have several options to remedy your situation, some of which could put money in your pocket. This is not...

My landlord deducted "legal fees to prepare complaint" from my security deposit. Was wondering if she can legally do that?

I agree that legal fees may not be deducted from a security deposit. In addition, even if legal fees were a proper deduction from a security...

What are my rights after my legally blind wife and i were illegally evicted from our apartment?

Usually, only the sheriff can evict a tenant and only after the landlord has won an unlawful detainer (eviction) lawsuit against the tenant. To...

Hi i have being living in an illegal structure for 2 years I being ask to move because I just had twins I just receive an

Congratulations on the birth of your twins. It is illegal for a landlord to ask you to move because you have children. Further, since the...

My commercial landlord wants me out i dont own any money, i am just moving in. she said we dont fit , just 2 days before i open.

While I agree with Mr. King's answer, I believe that there is an additional consideration. A wrongful eviction lawsuit may take months or years to...

How long can a tenant live in rental before new owner kicks them out? Who pays back deposit?

I am a tenants attorney. First, the new owner MUST give you at least 60-days written notice terminating your tenancy; the real estate agent orally...

Here is a link to the LA Housing Department Code Enforcement Division: http://cris.lacity.org/cris/informationcenter/code/index.htm Follow the...

I am a San Francisco tenants lawyer. I look at this issue from the opposite perspective than that of my colleague who commented above. While the...

There are facts missing from description of the delivery of the summons. Did the person leaving the document talk to you when s/he left the...

Your home may be subject to the LA rent ordinance. Contact the LA Housing Dept to see if your home is covered. If so, there may be restrictions on...