Right To Dry: California Tenants Cannot Receive Eviction for Hanging Clotheslines & Using Drying Racks
Sun-drying clothes consumes less energy, extends garments’ lifetime by avoiding the dryer’s harsh wear and tear, and saves money and the environment. Sun-drying clothes for…
Ellis Act Evictions Under the San José Rent Ordinance
Under the San José Rent Ordinance, landlords are permitted to evict all tenants from a rental property and remove the property from the residential rental…
San Francisco Rent Board Publishes 2.3% Allowable Annual Rent Increase Taking Effect in 2022
The San Francisco Rent Board announced the allowable annual increase for rent increases between March 1, 2022 and February 28, 2023. Rent increases for San…
Where in the World is My Landlord? Locating Landlord Contact Information in California
Are you trying to get ahold of your landlord to request a repair but don’t know who they are? Are you suing your landlord in…
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…
San Francisco Rent Ordinance § 37.13: How San Francisco Tenants Obtain Additional Keys
The San Francisco Rent Ordinance is clear, landlords must provide a minimum of one key or key set for each adult occupant without charge. San Francisco…
All About California Civil Code § 1950.5: The California Security Deposit Law
CLICK HERE TO READ OUR UPDATED ARTICLE ON THIS MATTER. Often, California tenants must pay security deposits. Although usually an afterthought during the tenancy,…
California Legislature Addresses Amenities and Services Lost or Reduced Due to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic
With Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns forcing the continued shutter of shared spaces throughout the state, many California tenants in apartment and condominium complexes have lost the…
West Hollywood Protects Commercial and Residential Tenants Until March 31, 2021
Please note that the State of California recently extended the California Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic Eviction Moratorium, which supersedes much of the information contained in this article….
San Francisco Tenants Have Right to Choose Internet Provider Under Article 52
Everyone should have the right to affordable and high-quality internet of their choice. However, not every tenant does. Many American tenants, including in San Francisco, often lack…