Clifford E. Fried
- 4 min
Rent Control Exemptions
The Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act was adopted in 1995 by the California State Legislature. CH prohibits permanent rent limits on resident
Representing Yourself at the RAP (Oakland)
All landlords are free to hire a representative to assist them at the RAP hearing. If you do hire a representative, notify the RAP in advanc
Clifford E. Fried
- 6 min
Court Talk: Buyout Backlash
In 2011, Defendant Shalizi purchased a four-unit apartment building in San Francisco. He wanted to move into a unit rented by Plaintiff Ger
William C. Lynn
- 2 min
Union City's Landlord-Tenant Relations Ordinance
Union City has enacted eviction controls over housing units, and increased regulation of activities between landlords and tenants. Here’s wh
Matthew P. Quiring
- 2 min
Emeryville's Landlord-Tenant Relations Ordinance
Emeryville has enacted eviction controls over housing units, and increased regulation of activities between landlords and tenants. Here are
Matthew P. Quiring
- 8 min
Richmond's Rent Control Laws
On November 8, 2016, voters in the Bay Area expanded the reach of rent and eviction control throughout the greater Bay Area. On December 30,
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
Clifford E. Fried
- 5 min
A Guide to Rent Control in Alameda (City)
PART I Overview: This article is intended to provide owners and managers with information regarding Alameda’s new rent law (Ordinance...