Tenant Law
Foreclosure: Banks Too Big to Fail, Too Big to Obey the Law
Banks may not use terms like “vig” or “nut”, but they are foreclosing as zealously as loan sharks. They’re throwing innocent tenants out of their houses in the process. What can you do about it?
Does My Landlord Get To Ask About My Pot Plants?
Does the landlord have any business asking about a tenants possession and cultivation of pot?
Your Landlord Is Lying To You, Why Are You Lying FOR Him?
Tenants: Never, ever lie for your landlord!
Management Company Only Pretends We Have A Resident Manager
The landlord installed a phony resident manager in violation of California law.
A Lease With An “Introductory Rate”?
The lease I signed gave me an introductory rate of $950 per month for the first 6 months and $995 for the last 6 months. Is the $45 increase legal?
Can My Landlord Search My Apartment For Pot?
SF Tenant asks: Can my landlord give me a notice to enter to search my apartment for pot?
Why An Absentee Master Tenant Is A Bad Idea
SF Tenant: It’s always a bad idea to rent a room in an apartment with an absentee master tenant. Too many things can go wrong.
My Building Manager Says I’m Denying Access To My Apt., But I’m Not!
The building “manager/lawyer” did not answer my questions about him and then accused me of denying access.
Locked Out Of The Laundry Room
Do tenants have a right to use the building’s community laundry room during posted hours?