Representing Landlords Before the San Francisco Rent Board
The San Francisco Rent Board handles complaints involving unlawfully high rent, decreases in services on rental properties, and other issues. San Francisco's Rent Ordinance is remarkably pro-tenant, so it is essential to have proper representation if you are faced with a Rent Board action.
My law firm provides landlord representation before the San Francisco Rent Board. As an experienced landlords' lawyer, I can ensure your rights as a landlord are protected and the administrative processes are handled in your favor.
Would you like to speak with an attorney regarding a matter involving the San Francisco Rent Board? Call the Law Office of Jerome J. Ghigliotti, Esq. today at (415) 773-1272 to schedule a half-hour office consultation at no cost or obligation. Or, e-mail me and I will be in touch with you soon.
Has Your Tenant Filed a Complaint Against You With the San Francisco Rent Board? I Can Help.
My law firm can provide experienced legal help whether your tenants have filed complaints about decreases in service, improper rent, or other issues. The laws and ordinances involved are complex, and law firms who represent tenants in these cases may have conflicts of interest.
I only represent landlords, and I frequently handle San Francisco Rent Board issues such as:
- Decrease in services complaints: Renters frequently file for a reduction in rent when a landlord makes minor changes to a property. These changes can include a tree being removed or an apartment that may need minor paint repairs. A tenant can claim they are receiving a "decrease in services". These are often petty complaints that serve more to waste time than solve a real problem.
- Proper rent to be paid complaints: Tenants frequently make complaints to the Rent Board regarding the amount of rent that is allowed to be raised per year. The rent must be set according to a mandated formula where the rent is proportionate to the percentage of occupied space. The tenants can file to have rent reduced if this amount is disproportionate.
- Wrongful eviction complaints: Landlords must serve a notice when they need to evict a tenant. Although the actual eviction law process is handled through the Superior Court, tenants frequently file eviction complaints with the San Francisco Rent Board. As your attorney, I can protect your interests in eviction proceedings.
It is useful to know that the San Francisco Rent Board does offer free mediation services between landlords and tenants for certain issues such as security deposits.
If you are a landlord who needs help with a matter involving the Rent Board, contact me to schedule your free half-hour office consultation.
