The past few years were tough for most of us in San Francisco. A world-wide public health crisis meant store shelves were often empty, we had to work from home and, worse, many people were furloughed or laid off altogether. The government acted to protect tenants The...
Selling a house in today’s market can be challenging but lucrative. While it may seem like sellers in the San Francisco area have the upper hand, the market is always in flux, and you will likely want to make sound financial decisions if you want to sell your home....
It can take quite awhile to find a good rental property. The rental market has been in an upheaval over the past few years, with both landlords and tenants feeling its effects. As a tenant, locating a decent rental property that you intend to stay in long-term can...
The housing market has been up for a while now, which means that your home may have a significant amount of equity built into it by this point. Does that mean it’s time to sell? Maybe, but that’s a decision that is entirely up to you and is unique to your set of...
The eviction process in the San Francisco Bay Area might seem pretty simple. A tenant fails to make good on rent, so they’re provided with notice and removed from the premises, right? The truth is that the eviction process can be much more complicated than that, and...
Security deposits are intended to protect landlords in case of damage to their property, unpaid rent and in several other circumstances. The amount of a security deposit can be significant, and tenants as well as landlords should be familiar with the requirements...
Zoning laws are used to determine how land can be used in certain areas. As you can imagine, this can have a significant impact on the value of the property and to what use it can be put. For that reason, property owners and those buying or selling property in the San...
People who purchase property in the San Francisco Bay Area are keenly aware of the costs. While the purchasers may have good jobs and earn a substantial salary, they must still be cognizant of financial outlays. Safety is, of course, also a primary factor. When...
Real estate law can be complex for anyone, especially with the inherent difficulties with today’s market. This is especially true for popular areas in and around San Francisco. Those who are buying or selling property need to be up to date on various issues. This goes...
Landlord-tenant disputes are not limited to low-income housing. Even those who rent apartments in affluent areas of San Francisco may find that they have a dispute with their landlord from time-to-time. The following are some ways to resolve landlord-tenant disputes...