ALERT! Deadline for Oakland Claim of Exemption for Substantial Rehabilitation is June 30, 2017! Buildings that have been “substantially rehabilitated” can be exempted from rent controls if they receive certification from the Rent Adjustment Program. Previously, there was no limit to how long a landlord could wait to claim this exemption after the rehabilitation was complete. As of September 20, 2016, all buildings that were rehabilitated before that date must claim their cert

A: Although landlords should respect their tenants’ privacy and lifestyle differences, issues of hoarding and cleanliness should be taken se