

EDC Seeks Continued Support for the SF Tenant Right to Counsel Program
This letter was original published by the Eviction Defense Collaborative. May 10, 2023 The Honorable London N. Breed Mayor of San...
Eviction Defense Collaborative
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Oakland Rent Registration
The Oakland City Council has adopted a requirement to establish a rent registry for all units subject to the RAP Program Fee. As of July...
Steven C. Williams
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What are “Ledgers?”
Clifford Fried, Partner at FWGC writes about rent ledgers.
Clifford E. Fried
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Q&A: What steps can I take if my tenant is smoking in their unit and my lease prohibits smoking?
It is not uncommon for second-hand smoke coming from a rental unit to bother neighbors, particularly those with minor children. Also,...
Steven C. Williams
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Mediation Civility
Old sins cast long shadows. This idiom is true for Agatha Christie’s Monsieur Hercule Poirot and for counsel in mediation. Picture it…a...
Alana Grice Conner
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Q&A: Is Texting or Emailing a Tenant Legally Binding?
Remember the fax machine? It was an innovative marvel of communication when it came out. Fast forward 50 years, and it is all but...
Steven C. Williams
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