Tenant Troubles: Can My New Landlord “Bank” My Rent Increases From Before She Owned My Home?

Tenant Troubles: Can My New Landlord “Bank” My Rent Increases From Before She Owned My Home?

I live in a house in San Francisco with three apartments, built before 1979. I’ve lived in my apartment for 10 years, I am 44 and…

Tenant Troubles: Do I Have To Move Out If The Condo I’m Renting Goes On The Market?

Tenant Troubles: Do I Have To Move Out If The Condo I’m Renting Goes On The Market?

I have lived in a 1905 era condo (that is, non rent controlled, but eviction controlled) for three years. My lease is up in October…

Tenant Troubles: My Erratic Landlord Is Asking For An Illegal Rent Increase

Tenant Troubles: My Erratic Landlord Is Asking For An Illegal Rent Increase

I have a question about rent increases. My girlfriend and I live in a rent controlled 12-unit building in Nob Hill (built in 1907). We…

Tenant Troubles: When Can My Landlord Ask For My Annual Rent Increase?

Tenant Troubles: When Can My Landlord Ask For My Annual Rent Increase?

I live in a pre-1979 apartment in a building that includes six units. We signed a one year lease on June 1st and our deposit…