Rent and Eviction Control
The San Francisco, California law firm of Kabak Law Group provides experienced and comprehensive rent and eviction control legal advice and counsel to property managers and owners. Bay Area rent and eviction control jurisdictions include San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, San Jose, East Palo Alto, Fremont, Hayward, Los Gatos and Campbell.
Each rent ordinance contains specific requirements unique to each city creating a complex system of local laws which can be difficult to understand. We regularly assist property owners entering residential leases, raising rents, requesting a tenant to vacate and performing tenant evictions in compliance with local rent and eviction control laws.
When a property is subject to rent control or eviction control, the landlord's rights to evict a tenant are limited and the property owner is required to state a valid reason under the ordinance for the eviction. Under the San Francisco Rent Ordinance, for example, there are 15 "just cause reasons" to legally terminate a tenancy. Common "just cause reasons" for a landlord to evict a tenant include:
- Nonpayment of rent
- Breach of lease/rental agreement
- Nuisance
- Owner Move In ("OMI")
- Improvements to the property making the unit temporarily uninhabitable
- Substantial rehabilitation to the building
- Ellis Act/Withdrawal of rental units from the rental market
We work with landlords and property managers to ensure compliance with local rent and eviction control laws and to avoid landlord tenant disputes, rent board hearings and state court litigation. However, when disputes arise, hearings are required or litigation is necessary we have the knowledge and experience to protect your interests.
Kabak Law Group is known for experienced real estate legal counsel and dedication to providing the highest quality legal services at a reasonable price. Call us today at 415.283.3312 or contact us online to discuss your real estate matters.