Can My Landlord Just Walk Into My Home, or Is This a Legal Trap?
Imagine you’re boiling pasta. Then—click click—you hear footsteps. You peek out. Lights dim. You freeze. Is it your landlord? You dash to the door. It’s open. No knock. No note. Your landlord is in your kitchen. He checks under the sink. Turns water on. You stand there. Scared. That happened to someone I know—let’s call […]
‘Is This Even Legal?’ How to Fight Ellis Act on S.F.’s Market Street
Getting an Ellis Act eviction notice is like getting hit by lightning. One day, everything’s fine. Next, you get a paper saying, “You have 120 days to leave.” No warning. Just like that, your home isn’t yours anymore. Maybe you live on Market Street. Maybe your kids grew up in this apartment. Maybe you fixed […]
Rent Wars Uncovered: What Are the Rights of a Long-Term Tenant in California
One of my clients—let’s call her Nia—had lived in the same rent-controlled apartment for 14 years. One day, she found a 60-day notice taped to her door. Her building was “under renovation,” the landlord claimed. Convenient timing. Rent control had capped her payments for years. And now, with the market surging, her landlord wanted her […]
Tenant Lawyer vs. Landlord Lawyer – Here’s What to Know Now
Have you ever stared at an eviction notice taped to your door and thought, ‘Who can help me?’ Let me tell you about Jasmine. She’s a renter in California. Last month, she found an eviction notice on her door. There was no warning or explanation. There was only a cold “pack up and leave” order. […]
Can My Landlord Evict Me Without Notice in San Francisco? Nah.
“Can my landlord evict me without notice in San Francisco?” It’s the first thing tenants ask when a landlord shows up unannounced, demanding they leave. The question isn’t just common—it’s urgent. In this city, where rent is high and housing is tight, sudden eviction threats hit hard. But the answer is simple: No, your landlord […]
Threatened. Expired. Trapped: How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Tenant Lawyer?
How much does it cost to hire a tenant lawyer? That’s the first thing on your mind when your landlord switches from a smiley face to “get out” overnight. The lease? Expiring. The tone? Threatening. The rent? Still due. You feel cornered—and broke. I’ve seen this too many times. Tenants—good tenants—blindsided with notices, zero explanation. […]
We All Want ‘Compensation for Landlord Harassment,’ But How
I’ve lost count of how many tenants have called me in tears. They pay rent on time. They follow the lease. And yet, their landlords make life hell. One of my clients—let’s call her Ana—told me her landlord would pound on her door late at night. There was no notice or reason. There were only […]
Tenant Legal Advice in California. Don’t Settle. Take Action.
Could tenant legal advice in California have saved Bradford Berger? Maybe – but no one told him where to find it. Berger knew trouble was brewing. He watched eight deputies walk across his lawn. His wife was sick, fighting cancer. She didn’t flinch. After 15 years in their San Francisco apartment, it was ending. The […]
‘Toddler in Hiding’: A Tenant Harassment Lawyer Strikes Back
It was a cold January day in 2025. Jessica Ramirez was home with little Emma, her 3-year-old daughter. Their apartment in Winnetka, Los Angeles, felt cozy and safe. But everything was about to change. All of a sudden, loud banging shook the door. Jessica opened it, and her landlord, Raymon Isaac, barged in. Her phone […]
Hurt and it’s Your Landlord’s Fault? Get the Best Personal Injury Lawyer
When I typed “best personal injury lawyer in California,” I wasn’t thinking about a courtroom. I was thinking about my back. I slipped on the stairs in the dark. The hallway light had been out for weeks. My landlord didn’t care. Two months before my fall, I told him the railing was loose. I emailed […]
