Tenant Rights

Ghosting or Eviction? How to Recognize Illegal Eviction Tactics in the Bay Area This Fall

Fall is a time for change. The air is crisp. Pumpkin spice lattes are back. And the holidays are near. But for Bay Area tenants, there's another unexpected change: unfair eviction tactics. You may have heard of stories where tenants are "ghosted" by their landlords. There's no formal communication. Just pressure to move out, unlivable conditions, or illegal eviction attempts. It's important to know...

Arbitration Clause in Residential Lease Agreements Now Void in California

Arbitration is an alternative for dispute resolution, but that’s about to change in California. Arbitration is a procedure that allows two parties to resolve disputes without going to court. Instead, concerned parties will involve a neutral third party called an arbitrator.  It is the arbitrator who will then make a recommendation or ruling based on the documents and evidence presented.  What is...

Emotional Support Animals And Landlord Rights in California

Dogs are the most frequent ESA A growing awareness As American society becomes more aware of the prevalence of mental health issues, new treatment options to alleviate those ailments have appeared. Many are pharmaceutical, but some treatments rely on adding elements to the patient’s daily life experience.  Emotional Support Animals (ESA) are an example of non-pharmaceutical treatment for mental...

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