How to Handle Eviction Notices: Your Rights and Responsibilities
Eviction notices are scary. They can disrupt your life. That’s why many courts in California strictly enforce the law and evidentiary requirements in eviction cases and require the landlord to dot every i and cross every t to get an order of eviction. And if you’re struggling to make ends meet and fall behind on […]
7 Most Overlooked Berkeley Tenant Rights You Need to Know About
I’ll always remember that freezing winter night. The cold was biting and unbearable. My apartment in Berkeley felt like an icebox. It had leaks, no insulation, and an old heater that was barely working. What did my landlord say? Absolutely nothing. I found myself wondering: What are my tenant rights in Berkeley? It was lonely […]
Tired of Being Cheated? Find Tenant Rights Attorneys Near Me
Meet Sarah, a cheerful young woman. She was excited to start her new job. After weeks of searching, she found her dream apartment. It had a cozy balcony and was close to work. As Sarah moved in, she was full of excitement. But soon, that excitement started to fade. Her landlord, Mr. Jenkins, seemed very […]
5 Reasons Every Renter Needs a Residential Tenant Lawyer in San Francisco
I was over the moon to find my perfect apartment in San Francisco. It was a warm, inviting one-bedroom place in a vibrant area. The tall ceilings and old-style features gave it a character that instantly made it feel like home. But then, everything took a turn. I saw a water leak in the kitchen […]
Rahman Popal Selected for 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers List
We are delighted to announce that Rahman Popal, the founder and owner of The Law Firm for Tenant Rights, Inc., has been selected for the 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list. This prestigious accolade is awarded to only the top 5% of lawyers in the state, highlighting their exceptional legal skills and professional achievements. Super […]
Concord Residential Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance
Concord’s Residential Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance (Concord Municipal Code 19.50) became effective on July 28, 2022. The Ordinance protects tenants of residential buildings against harassment by their landlords. There is also a new Rent Control and Eviction Ordinance in Concord, California. To read more about it, click here. The Ordinance protects any tenant of a residential property, including […]
A primer on reasonable accommodations
In California, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) prohibits discrimination and retaliation on the basis of a tenant’s protected characteristic. In the housing context, FEHA applies to real estate agents, landlords, property management companies, home sellers, mortgage lenders, housing authorities, and other housing providers. CA Gov. Code § 12955. FEHA prohibits discrimination against tenants […]
Establishing bad-faith landlord harassment
See my article on establishing bad-faith landlord harassment published in Plaintiff Magazine here.
SF eviction moratorium protects tenants accruing Covid-related rental debt post-July 2022
Many tenants are not aware that San Francisco’s eviction moratorium related to Covid rental debt is still in effect as of February 2023. Here is guidance from the City’s website: Local Eviction Protections for Tenants Beginning July 1, 2022 Landlords and tenants should be aware that Mayor Breed signed legislation that prohibits landlords from evicting residential tenants for non-payment […]
Renters rights and housing on the ballot
With the increased cost of housing outpacing wage growth, rent control issues, including stricter eviction protections were on the ballot throughout the State. The results prove that there is a strong appetite within the electorate to pass stronger tenant protections and to curtail rampant speculation and greed driving up costs in the housing market. Oakland, […]
