Post Tag: San Francisco Tenants Union

Tenant Troubles: My Landlord Died, Am I About To Lose My Apartment?
Like the unicorn, rent controlled apartments are mythical and fast becoming extinct, especially when they become objects of desire for Twitter-motherfuckers and bubble-headed investors. Read More →
Tenant Troubles: Does My Landlord Need To Clean My Chimney?
If you are using the fireplace correctly and smoke is still billowing into your apartment, then it looks like a chimney cleaning is in order. Read More →
Tenant Troubles: My Landlord Is Selling My Building, How Pessimistic Should I Be?
Landlords who buy houses with in-law units rarely want an "already-installed tenant and their monthly check." Read More →
Do I Have To Subsidize My Landlord’s Improvements On Another Building?
Common courtesy should dictate that the landlord inform you, in advance, that the repairs were going to commence Read More →
Is My Landlord Required To Replace My 25-Year-Old Carpet?
You can always ask the landlord for his permission to paint or upgrade the carpet yourself. I rarely recommend that a tenant upgrade a landlord's property, but small fixes and new paint may be justifiable because the benefits may justify the cost. Read More →
My Master Tenant’s Fallen In Love, Am I Screwed?
Welcome to Rentpocalypse 2012! Have a seat, but don't stay too long. Read More →