Rent Control | friedwilliams

3 min

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

Union City's Landlord-Tenant Relations Ordinance

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

Emeryville's Landlord-Tenant Relations Ordinance

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,

Q&A Regarding Single-Family Home Rent Increases (San Francisco)

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

A Guide to Rent Control in Alameda (City)

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 3...

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