Steven C. Williams
- 2 min
Q&A Regarding Short Term Rentals (SF)
Due to the rapid increase of short-term rentals in recent years, some jurisdictions such as San Francisco have established strict regulation
Matthew P. Quiring
- 2 min
Q&A Regarding Making Repairs
A landlord is obligated to undertake repairs in a reasonable time. If the repairs are not completed in a reasonable time, the tenant may “re
Matthew P. Quiring
- 2 min
Q&A Regarding Tenants with Mental Illness
A: Ordinarily, a tenant starting a fire inside their unit would be guilty of intentional damage or causing a nuisance, and could be evicted
Clifford E. Fried
- 2 min
Q&A Regarding Proofing Your Notices
A: Your question doesn’t say if the Notice is to increase the rent or terminate the tenancy. But in either case, the answer is the same. In
Matthew P. Quiring
- 3 min
Q&A Regarding Hoarding
A: Although landlords should respect their tenants’ privacy and lifestyle differences, issues of hoarding and cleanliness should be taken se
Steven C. Williams
- 2 min
Q&A Regarding Oil Leaks & Spills
A: The Oakland Just Cause Eviction Ordinance permits an owner to recover possession of a rental unit when the tenant has violated a lawful a
Matthew P. Quiring
- 2 min
Q&A Regarding Injury Claims
A: The landlord’s liability depends on the cause of the injury. A landlord, or any owner of property in California, has a duty to prevent in
Steven C. Williams
- 3 min
Q&A Regarding Retrofitting
A: landlord is entitled to recover possession of a rental unit in order to temporarily remove the unit in order to be able to carry out reha
Steven C. Williams
- 2 min
Q&A Regarding Single-Family Home Rent Increases (San Francisco)
A: In general, single family homes are exempt from local rent controls under a state law known as the Costa-Hawkins Rental Act (“Costa Hawki
David Semel
- 3 min
Q&A Regarding Abandoned Personal Property
A: Yes, you can still take possession of the unit, and yes, it is legal for you to donate his belongings – but only after you comply with ce