What Steps Must Oakland Tenants Take After Suffering A Sewage Flood in Their Rental Home?
Oakland tenants in older homes often must contend with outdated plumbing systems replete with incompatible systems, dated fixtures, corroded pipes, failing sewer lines, poor drainage,…
Oakland Tenants Now Protected From Pretextual and Technical Breach of Lease Violations
On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, the Oakland City Council passed legislation strengthening the Oakland Rent Ordinance to protect Oakland tenants. The amendments limit pretextual evictions…
The Oakland Rent Adjustment Program Publishes Astonishing 6.7% Annual Rent Increase Taking Effect in July 2022
The Oakland Rent Adjustment Program announced the annual rent increase for rent increases between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. As a result, rent…
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…
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…
Can Your Landlord Increase Your Rent For Having A Baby?
When California tenants remain in their unit long-term, they often settle in by acquiring more possessions, ingratiating themselves in the neighborhood, making their house a…
Oakland Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic Hazard Pay for Certain Grocery Employees
On February 2, 2021, the Oakland City Council approved the Oakland Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic Hazard Pay Ordinance. The emergency ordinance adds Chapter 5.96 to the Oakland…
Owens v. City of Oakland Housing, Residential Rent and Relocation Board: Extending Rent Control to Tenants Separately Renting Rooms in Single-Family Homes & Condominiums
Tenants protected by rent control have been eagerly anticipating the California Court of Appeal First Appellate District’s holding in the much anticipated Owens v. City…
Oakland Rent Board Announces 2.7% Annual CPI Rent Increase Rate
The Oakland Rent Board announced the annual CPI rate for rent increases effective July 1, 2020, and lasting until June 30, 2021. Rent increases for…
Oakland Partition Action
Shared property ownership in Oakland is challenging. Each Oakland property owner brings their unique expectations and circumstances to property ownership in a rapidly changing and…