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
Matthew P. Quiring
- 2 min
Q&A Regarding Decrease in Services (San Francisco)
A: Section 37.2(g) of the San Francisco Administrative Code defines housing services as “repairs; replacement; maintenance; painting; light;
Matthew P. Quiring
- 4 min
Q&A Regarding Terms of Tenancy
Even with careful and prudent planning, it is not always possible to anticipate all the changes that may arise in a tenancy, especially over
Steven C. Williams
- 2 min
Q&A Regarding Bedbugs
Q: I have a bedbug infestation in my duplex. I have treated the upper and lower unit four times each. However, the bed bugs continue to retu