Post Tag: Rent Board

Tenant Troubles: How Do I Get My Landlord To Fix The Elevator?
Elevators are very expensive to repair and/or replace. Most landlords would rather use a duct tape and bubblegum approach than spend the dough to do the job correctly. Read More →
Tenant Troubles: How Do I Figure Out The Interest My Landlord Owes Me For My Deposit?
Use the San Francisco Security Deposit Interest/Rent Board Fee Calculator to figure your interest and Rent Board fees and remind the landlord that she owes you. Read More →
SF Appeal Tenant Troubles: A Neighboring Restaurant’s Rats Are Attacking My Apartment
While the rats may be coming from the restaurant, shouldn't my landlord be doing something to ensure that our building is safe? Read More →
SF Appeal Tenant Troubles: My Landlord Wants To Jack Up My Rent Because I’m Getting A New Roommate
My housemate is moving. I want to have another friend move in. I told my landlords and they said that they would be raising the rent from $1700 to $2250. Allowed under San Francisco ordinance? Read More →
SF Appeal Tenant Troubles: My Sink Stinks
SF Appeal Tenant: My sink is bubbling up water and sludge like a geyser every few hours. I can't use my sink to do dishes and the smell is awful. Read More →
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 buyoRead More →