Stay housed. Fight back.
Housing insecurity continues to worsen throughout California. Many tenants are unaware of their rights and the responsibilities of their landlords. Contact us to learn about your rights as a tenant so that we can help you achieve your housing goals and secure the protections you’re entitled to. Speak with a tenant lawyer today to understand your legal options fully.
OUR PRACTICE AREAS
At The Law Firm For Tenant Rights, Inc. we specialize in providing comprehensive legal representation for tenants facing various housing challenges. Our dedicated team of attorneys is committed to fighting for the rights of tenants across California. Explore our practice areas below to learn more about how we can assist you:
Wrongful Evictions
Most landlords in California are required to give a just-cause reason for eviction and a proper written notice.
Habitability and Bad Faith Repairs
Residential tenants in California have the right to a habitable dwelling regardless of whether such a clause is explicitly included in their lease.
Landlord Harassment and Constructive Evictions
Landlords may harass tenants in bad faith in order to recover possession of a rental unit.
Discrimination
Landlords often employ discriminatory housing policies and practices and often hide their discriminatory motive.
Representation at the Rent Board
We represent tenants throughout California in petitions/hearings at their local rent boards, including at decrease housing service petition hearings.
Live/Work Units
Live/work unit tenants are not without rights as most landlords would like to have them think. In most cases, even if there is a lease to the contrary.
Premise Liability/Personal Injury
Landlords owe a duty to exercise ordinary care in the operation and management of their premises. If the landlord was negligent in doing so, they may be liable for bodily injury damages.
Commercial Tenancies
Commercial tenants are facing unprecedented challenges in light of the pandemic. Some state and local laws have been passed to protect businesses struggling to pay rent and otherwise stay afloat.
Keeping tenants housed
California’s housing market continues to hit historic highs. Landlords are perversely incentivized to harass, issue unjust eviction notices, and otherwise push out long-term and below-market tenants to increase profits. Many tenants are not aware of local and statewide protections that may benefit them. Contact us to learn about your rights so we can help you stay housed. If you’ve already been displaced, our tenant lawyer help you secure a measure of justice.
Rahman Popal, Founder & Owner
Rahman believes access to adequate housing is a human right. He is a zealous advocate who has dedicated his legal career to representing the underserved, marginalized, and less powerful.
Rahman was selected as a Northern California Rising Star Attorney by Super Lawyers in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 an honor reserved for lawyers who demonstrate excellence in practice. This distinction is bestowed to only 2.5% of Northern California attorneys.
Rahman represents tenants throughout California facing unfair housing practices, including wrongful/constructive evictions, uninhabitable and dilapidated premises, including water leaks and mold issues, landlord harassment, lockouts, landlord retaliation, discriminatory housing practices, live/work units, and illegal rent increases, among others.
Recently, Rahman was selected for the 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list. This prestigious accolade is awarded to only the top 5% of lawyers in the state and highlights their exceptional legal skills and professional achievements in their expertise.
Adequate Housing Requires Habitable Housing
Residential tenants in California are entitled to a habitable dwelling unit. This includes but is not limited to a proper and permitted heat source, effective weatherproofing, plumbing that is in good working order, and premises free of filth, debris, excessive moisture, mold, and leaks. All too often, landlords refuse to make necessary repairs, scare tenants into silence, or condition repairs on illegal rent increase demands. This is against the law and we can fight back. Reach out to us to learn how we can help you pursue your claims with the support of a tenant lawyer.
Featured in Apartment Guide: Key Tenant Protections Explained
The Law Firm for Tenant Rights was recently featured in Apartment Guide, Powered by Rent in an article titled “The Pros and Cons of Renting an Apartment: 8 Things You Should Know.” The article discusses key tenant protections, such as rent control and eviction safeguards, offering valuable insights for renters.
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Representing Tenants throughout California
Rahman believes access to adequate housing is a human right. He is a zealous advocate who has dedicated his legal career to representing the underserved, marginalized, and less powerful.
Rahman was selected as a Northern California Rising Star Attorney by Super Lawyers in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 an honor reserved for lawyers who demonstrate excellence in practice. This distinction is bestowed to only 2.5% of Northern California attorneys.
Rahman represents tenants throughout California facing unfair housing practices, including wrongful/constructive evictions, uninhabitable and dilapidated premises, including water leaks and mold issues, landlord harassment, lockouts, landlord retaliation, discriminatory housing practices, live/work units, and illegal rent increases, among others.
What Clients Say
What laws apply to your property in Los Angeles?
There are a few factors that will determine the laws that apply to your property. It is dependent on the year the property was built, whether it falls under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) or the Just Cause Ordinance (JCO), and other specific conditions.
To learn more about these regulations and how they might affect your property, click the link below to open the detailed PDF.
