Tenant Troubles

Tenant Troubles: What Prop. 10 is really about

The measure does nothing but allow local control; for a lot of tenants, it could make a huge difference

News + Politics Dave Crow - October 24, 2018

Tenant Troubles: My washer broke — should I sign a lease?

In San Francisco, if you don't have a lease it may be harder for the landlord to evict you.

Tenant Troubles Dave Crow - July 19, 2018

Tenant Troubles: Can I add two roommates? Should I?

Is it a good idea to move out, sort of, but keep a rent-controlled unit by subletting to new "roommates?"

News + Politics Dave Crow - June 13, 2018

Tenant Troubles: How do I get my roommate to leave?

It's not easy -- and it shouldn't be. Hiring a lawyer and doing an eviction is expensive and ugly, so look for other options

Tenant Troubles Dave Crow - June 7, 2018

Tenant Troubles

Tenant Troubles: Can my landlord refuse to let me have a service animal?

Dave Crow - May 17, 2018

In many cases, no -- but be careful about the paperwork

Tenant Troubles

Tenant Troubles: Do landlords really have a secret ‘Rule of Seven?’

Dave Crow - May 8, 2018

The occult background of a rule that has no actual basis in law or policy

Tenant Troubles

Tenant Troubles: Can a landlord take down my TV dish?

Dave Crow - April 29, 2018

It depends on where you put it -- and what rights you have to the use of that space.

Tenant Troubles

Tenant Troubles: Can my landlord spy on me?

Dave Crow - April 18, 2018

In our surveillance society, a security camera may not be an invasion of privacy.

Tenant Troubles

Tenant Troubles: Do we have to sue to get our deposit back?

Dave Crow - April 11, 2018

Actually, yes. Wishin' and hopin' (and some phone calls) won't get you anywhere.

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Tenant Troubles

Tenant Troubles: Can I get in trouble for breaking a lease?

Dave Crow - April 4, 2018

News + Politics

Tenant troubles: My building is for sale — what should I do?

Dave Crow - March 28, 2018

These days, even larger apartment buildings aren't exempt from the threat of evictions. Here are some tips to protect your rights.

Tenant Troubles

Tenant Troubles: How do I fight an owner-move-in eviction?

Dave Crow - March 20, 2018

Our tenant-law expert talks about one of the most common, insidious ways bad landlords try to get rid of renters

Tenant Troubles

Tenant Troubles: Can I add a new roommate to my lease?

Dave Crow - March 13, 2018

Our columnist answers questions from renters about how to protect their rights

Tenant Troubles

Tenant Troubles: Our legal correspondent is here to answer your renter questions

Dave Crow - March 6, 2018

Dave Crow is "a rock 'n' roll lawyer ready to stick it to The Man" -- and tell you how to fight your landlord

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Tenant Troubles

Tenant Troubles: What Prop. 10 is really about

Tenant Troubles: My washer broke — should I sign a lease?

Tenant Troubles: Can I add two roommates? Should I?

Tenant Troubles: How do I get my roommate to leave?

Tenant Troubles: Can my landlord refuse to let me have a service animal?

Tenant Troubles: Do landlords really have a secret ‘Rule of Seven?’

Tenant Troubles: Can a landlord take down my TV dish?

Tenant Troubles: Can my landlord spy on me?

Tenant Troubles: Do we have to sue to get our deposit back?

Tenant Troubles: Can I get in trouble for breaking a lease?

Tenant troubles: My building is for sale — what should I do?

Tenant Troubles: How do I fight an owner-move-in eviction?

Tenant Troubles: Can I add a new roommate to my lease?

Tenant Troubles: Our legal correspondent is here to answer your renter questions

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