How can a landlord legally evict a tenant (other then late rent)?

The question indicates that you are in San Francisco. Is this a rent/eviction controlled unit? If yes then you should retain an attorney familiar...

Do we have to pay rent if the property manager promised us a free month for sewage leak if we don't have further issues with DBS

The waiver contained in agreement is unenforceable; you cannot waive the rights to have a habitable unit. If you report these facts to DBI the unit...

Can I be sued for all I have ?

There are several issues here. Firstly, you acted here and could be names in a lawsuit; but the real question is could the tenant get anything...

My ceiling crashed down. I've requested an asbestos test, but some of my stuff will need to be replaced. What are my rights?

The landlord is responsible to repair the ceiling and to provide you a habitable unit; that includes free of airborne asbestos. You will likely...

Can I tow my tenant's car?

The short answer is maybe! You fail to provide enough information. First question is, is there a legal driveway in front of the garage door?...

Shall I sue the landlord for hiding the fact ?

Firstly, and not to belabor the obvious you start by filing claims with both (1) any insurance carrier which you may have coverage relating to your...

he following is a direct qute from the S.F. Rent Board's website, "The Rent Board Rules and Regulations prohibit landlords from charging more...

How much can tenant sue landlord for keeping security deposit for an illegal unit?

The short answer is "yes" the tenant can sue; but the more important question is what will the tenant recover and at what cost. It is possible that...

Commercial Landlord/Tenant Dispute over Lease

San Francisco’s Rent and Eviction Control Ordinance is not applicable to a commercial situation, therefore the provisions of state law apply. The...

Can I raise the rent in San Francisco to cover the last 10 years that it has not been raised????

San Francisco adopted a very tenant friendly Rent Control Ordinance several years ago. Rent increases are allowed but there are limits. There is a...