I am trying to get my estranged husband out of my lease, the leasing office insist that he has to do this physically?

The lease is like any contract meaning that under these circumstances he is bound by the lease for it's term. The lease can be modified but only...

My landlord gave me notice of termination of our month-to-month lease, and then he changed the locks on the doors. Can he do tha

It is generally unlawful for a landlord to change the lock to a rented unit without giving the tenant access to that unit, BUT depending on what...

If 1 apt. unit overflows & causes damages, does both property owners have a right to their own contractor for repairs?

The owner of the downstairs can sue to recover damages but would then have to prove by admissible evidence the value of each and every component of...

I had a tenant who moved out owning almost $4000 in back rent, what recourse to I have?

I am of the understanding that this is all occurring in San Francisco; but am unclear as to whether the two of you were sharing a place or if she...

Is a condition generally accepted after 7 years, whether LL knows of it or not, in SF?

I do not believe that you will find anything in the San Francisco Ordinance that will be useful here. You could argue "waiver and estoppel"...

I am a subtenant living in one of the units of a duplex in SF. Can I be evicted?

The first thing that must be determined is if the unit is subject to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance or not. Most units in San Francisco are, but...

I am 1.5 months into a 6 month lease, but feel I must break the lease due to a roommate's erratic moods and behavior.

You question does not make it 100% clear whether you are in contract with the landlord or with the room mate (as a sub-tenant); additionally you do...

SF: I want to move overseas for 2 years, rent while gone, move back in after 2 years but < 36 mo. How do I avoid evictions/pay?

You can remove the unit from the rental market as provided for in § 37.9 (13) S.F. ADMIN. CODE but you will be required to make payments to the...

The facts you allege would support a suit but the cost of proving your case will be several thousands of dollars as expert testimony will be...

I live in SF. We have in-law unit and just rented out to 2 guys recently. We can smell in our house that they are smoking weed.

You have articulated two (2) separate bases upon which you can initiate eviction by providng three day notices to quit or leave. There is a...