The Intricacies of Quiet Enjoyment: What’s In A Nuisance?
You may have noticed while reading your lease that you, as the tenant, promise not to create a nuisance. Sometimes, leases also require you to respect quiet hours, not play musical instruments, or do things like car repairs in your parking space. Have you ever wondered why? The reason is a legal doctrine called the […]
Can I Get a Rent Reduction For The Time My Apartment Building’s Amenities Are Closed?
Given the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19, it’s probable that many of the amenities in your apartment building are temporarily unavailable. You’re not wrong for hoping to obtain a rebate for the amenities you’re unable to use while you’re quarantined, but you may not be entitled to it. Read on to learn whether you can obtain […]
Is Your Landlord Talking About You Online?
Is Your Landlord Talking About You Online? Have you ever called your landlord to ask them to perform basic repairs that are needed in your unit? Does your landlord ignore your calls or fail to reply to your requests? If you take a look at the website BiggerPockets.com, you’ll find that your issue is […]
Which Cities in the Bay Area Have Rent Control, and Why?
Which Cities in the Bay Area Have Rent Control, and Why? If you want to rent a one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, you can expect to pay an average of $3,303.00 a month (Learn more here). That’s a big chunk of monthly income for many Bay Area residents and the reason many individuals and […]
Tenant Rights That Cannot Be Signed Away in a Lease
Unless you move straight from your parents’ home or college dorm room into a home you already own, odds are you’re probably going to be signing a lease for residential rental property at some point in your life. These multipage documents can be so packed with legalese that tenants often just assume the best and […]
Five Tips for Tenants in Search of a Rental Unit After an Eviction
Five Tips for Tenants in Search of a Rental Unit After an Eviction February 15, 2018By Tenant Law Group, PC Getting evicted can be devastating, but it doesn’t mean you can never rent again. If your landlord is attempting to recover possession of your rental unit, you may be able to avoid the eviction […]
What Are Buyouts?
What Are Buyouts? January 17, 2018By Tenant Law Group, PC As individuals continue to flock to the Bay Area, demand for rental housing exceeds supply, driving up rents. Many Bay Area renters live in cities with both rent control and eviction control. Rent control limits how much a landlord can increase rent each year. Eviction […]