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Can Landlords Force California Tenants to Use Smart Locks?

With the ubiquity of smartphones and smartwatches, landlords are increasingly installing smart locks – electronic front door locks operated by applications installed on various smart devices – throughout the United States.  Smart lock software is in more than 125,000 units nationwide.  Further, the smart lock market value is forecasted to ...

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Fairview Tenants: Sue Your Landlord for Retaliation & Unlawful Rent Increases

Fairview tenants are protected from retaliation for asserting their rights under the law.  At the state level, the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019 protects Fairview tenants in covered units from evictions without just cause or drastic rent increases.  Locally, the Alameda County Code of Ordinances protects Fairview tenants not covered by ...

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Sunol Tenants: Sue Your Landlord for Retaliation & Unlawful Rent Increases

Sunol tenants are protected from retaliation for asserting their rights under the law.  At the state level, the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019 protects Sunol tenants in covered units from evictions without just cause or drastic rent increases.  Locally, the Alameda County Code of Ordinances protects Sunol tenants not covered by ...

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San Lorenzo Tenants: Sue Your Landlord for Retaliation & Unlawful Rent Increases

San Lorenzo tenants are protected from retaliation for asserting their rights under the law.  At the state level, the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019 protects San Lorenzo tenants in covered units from evictions without just cause or drastic rent increases.  Locally, the Alameda County Code of Ordinances protects San ...

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As An Oakland Tenant, Can My Landlord Say No To Overnight Guests?

Be it a significant other, a friend too drunk to drive, or a family member visiting from out-of-town, allowing an overnight guest to spend the night is a valuable privilege many Oakland tenants do not value until renting from a landlord that says no to overnight guests.  But, can a ...

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Oakland Tenant Protection Ordinance: Protecting Oakland Tenants Against Landlord Harassment

The City of Oakland Tenant Protection Ordinance protects all Oakland tenants from landlord harassment perpetrated by unscrupulous landlords, property managers, or other representatives in bad faith.  By protecting all tenancies in Oakland, and empowering tenants with a private right of action, the Oakland Tenant Protection Ordinance is a powerful law ...

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The Santa Monica Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance

The City of Santa Monica Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance protects all Santa Monica tenants from landlord harassment perpetrated by unscrupulous landlords, property managers, or other representatives in bad faith.  By protecting all tenancies in Santa Monica, and empowering tenants with a private right of action, the Santa Monica Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance ...

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As A San Francisco Tenant, Can My Landlord Say No To Overnight Guests?

Be it a significant other, a friend too drunk to drive, or a family member visiting from out-of-town, allowing an overnight guest to spend the night is a valuable privilege many San Francisco tenants do not value until renting from a landlord that says no to overnight guests. But, can ...

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The West Hollywood Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance

The City of West Hollywood Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance seeks to protect every West Hollywood tenant from landlord harassment perpetrated by unscrupulous landlords, property managers, or other representatives and designed to force families from their homes. By protecting every West Hollywood tenant by providing for a private right of action, the ...

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In San Francisco, It Is Legal to Store Your Own Stuff in Your Garage

San Francisco tenants can store more than just a car in their garage. While Section 603 of the San Francisco Housing Code ostensibly limits garage use, “only for storage of automobiles,” the law also exempts garages in dwellings, apartments, and residential hotels. San Francisco Housing Code § 603.  In 2014, ...

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