Tag Archive: Rent Board

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Tenant Buyouts

“It’s a game of chicken, really,” —Ted Gullicksen, San Francisco Tenants Union. If you negotiate a buyout with your landlord, you don’t want to be the guy plummeting off the cliff. That is why we will help you if you decide to take a buyout. What is a buyout? A buyout is simply a negotiated [...]

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SF Appeal Tenant Troubles: Rents Are Dropping, Can I Renegotiate?

How should I negotiate? Write a letter now or wait until lease renewal on 3-1-10, when it goes month to month? I love the building and I am a great tenant. Help!

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SF Appeal Tenant Troubles: Are Broken Elevators Against The Law?

The elevator at my building has been out of order for more than a month, and we have no indication that repairs will take place anytime soon. This situation has made life miserable for people on the upper floors, who must lug laundry and groceries up to six flights.

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SF Appeal Tenant Troubles: What Rules Govern Master Tenants?

If you’re a sub-tenant/not on the lease, what are your rights? Can the master tenant kick you out, or raise the rent, at his/her discretion?

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