Protect Your Privacy—What to Do When Landlords Enter Without Permission
Your home is not just a place to live in; it is your sanctuary. You deserve to feel safe and secure in the space you rent. But what to do when your landlord keeps barging into your house without your permission? This is a common problem, but too many tenants don’t realize that it is […]
What Are Quiet Enjoyment Rights and What to Do If Landlords Violate Them
Mary was living in a small apartment in Los Angeles. She loved the place. It had big windows, friendly neighbors, and best of all, she could just walk to her place of work and pay practically nothing for the cab fare. That was until one day she was woken up by hammering outside her bedroom […]
Sick Kids, Leaky Roofs, No Heat—Is This What Counts As Unsafe Living Conditions?
Your child coughs at night. The roof drips. The heater dies again. You call your landlord. You wait. But no one shows. How long can a family live like this in California? A new national study says more than 12 million children lived in unstable homes in 2022. That is about 17% of all kids […]
Housing Discrimination Is Subtle. The Damage Isn’t. Can a Fair Housing Lawyer Help?
You may have heard that housing discrimination isn’t always loud. It doesn’t always involve slurs or signs that say “no.” Most of the time, discrimination is quiet. It hides in screening policies, in denial letters, and in wording like “pre-approved tenants only.” But does that make the harm any less real? When someone loses a […]
Is a Habitability Lawyer Necessary? Inside the System Stacked Against Everyday Renters?
Can your home make you sick? Can a landlord leave you without heat, hot water, or safe wiring? Many renters in San Francisco ask those questions every week. Tenants feel scared, tired, and alone when problems keep coming back. Who can they call? Who will make the landlord fix things? Who will help them stay […]
Habitability and Housing Laws in California: A Tenant’s Guide
Your home is more than four walls and a roof. It’s where you sleep, eat, and spend time with family. California has one of the strongest laws that protects tenants’ rights. In California, the law requires that your landlord provide a safe and habitable living space. This right is called the “implied warranty of habitability.” […]
Peeling Walls. Toxic Air. Zero Accountability. How to Sue Your Landlord for Mold?
Think of yourself walking into your home after a long day. You drop your bag, kick off your shoes, and all you need is to relax. But something feels wrong. The air smells damp. The walls look darker than last week. Your chest feels tight. You cough again. Your kid coughs again. And you start […]
Evicted, Angry, and Unsure. What’s Next? Is a Wrongful Eviction Settlement Worth It?
You got an eviction notice. Your heart sank. You feel angry. You feel scared. You are confused. You ask yourself: How did this happen? You paid rent. You followed the rules. You called maintenance many times. But nothing changed. Then the landlord handed you papers. Eviction filings in San Francisco are rising fast. There were […]
What to Do if Your Landlord Ignores Your Requests for Repairs
It was the middle of winter when Sarah realized that her heater had stopped working. She immediately called the landlord and sent him an email letting him know. She kept warm that night, but the next day the landlord had not responded, and she knew she would have to spend another night covered in blankets, […]
Lease Termination Rights: A Complete Guide for Tenants Who Need to Break a Lease Legally
When you sign a lease, you don’t expect to be the one to break it. You want everything to go smoothly. But we don’t always get quiet neighbors, responsible landlords, or a safe neighborhood. Sometimes you’re confronted with plumbing issues that go unchecked, loud neighbors who don’t care about your schedule, or family emergencies that […]