San Francisco Tenants’ Rights Attorney
Protecting Your Rights As a Tenant
As a tenant in a rent-controlled apartment in San Francisco, you have the security of knowing that your landlord cannot suddenly raise the rent to an amount you cannot afford. You are also protected from wrongful eviction.
At The Epstein Group in the heart of San Francisco's Upper Market/Castro District, our lawyers understand the rights you have as a residential or commercial tenant. With more than 15 years of experience representing landlords and tenants in San Francisco, we also know how to enforce those rights.
Here are examples of the types of questions our attorneys answer for clients on a regular basis:
- Can my landlord raise my rent under the San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance?
- Can I extend rent control to a roommate who stays in the apartment after I leave?
- My landlord isn't making apartment repairs. What options do I have?
- What rights do I have if I am behind on my rent?
- What is an unlawful detainer action? Can I fight it?
- How long does an eviction take in California?
- My landlord stopped providing services such as free parking. Can I reduce the rent I pay?
- I am facing landlord harassment because he wants to rent the property to someone else. What can I do?
- What protections do I have from landlord discrimination?
- The building is foreclosed and is now owned by the bank. Does rent control still apply to me? Is my tenancy protected?
If you have a dispute with your landlord over rent control, eviction, repairs or any other issue, you should always get a lawyer's advice before you do anything. Inappropriate actions on your part, such as intemperate behavior or withholding rent, could give your landlord the right to evict you.
What are my tenants' rights in a landlord-in-foreclosure property? If you are a tenant in a recently foreclosed property that was rent controlled or eviction controlled, you are still protected.
Free Attorney Consultation
To talk to a lawyer at The Epstein Group about your rights as a tenant, call 415-230-0781 or toll-free 888-336-4955 or complete the contact form on this website. There is no charge for your initial consultation.
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