Review Landlord-Tenant Laws That May Help You in San Francisco, CA
Landlord-tenant laws outline regulations and standards for how rental property owners and management companies conduct their business. For example, the laws discuss how to evict tenants and the responsibilities of tenants and landlords. To better understand how these laws work, consider the lawsuits against Veritas Investments, Yat-Pang Au, and Greentree Property Management Company.
What Led to the Lawsuits?
According to news stories, lawsuits against Veritas Investments, Yat-Pang Au, and Greentree Property Management Company were filed for violation of landlord and tenant laws. The allegations against these two companies and their CEO imply that they purchased residential rental properties to force out existing tenants and increase rental prices.
The statements suggest that the organizations and Yat-Pang Au started prolonged construction projects within the properties to create nuisances to drive out the tenants. However, according to landlord-tenant laws, new property owners must fulfill their obligations stated in the lease agreements. Therefore, creating nuisances and inconveniences for tenants does not give rental property owners a justified reason for eviction, and deliberately causing unwanted living conditions are prohibited.
In this case, the allegations suggest that the two organizations acquired rent-controlled buildings to capitalize on higher rent prices. However, when they purchased the properties, they were obliged to follow the terms of the existing leases. As a result, in the legal claims against them, tenants stated that they were either wrongfully evicted or forced out. If you’ve experienced wrongful eviction or unsafe living conditions, discuss your case with a Berkeley tenant lawyer.
Understanding Landlord-Tenant Laws
Rental property owners start a lease agreement with tenants with defined terms. In the terms, the owner discusses rules for living in the property, reasons for eviction, and the rent payment required each month. Once the landlord and tenant start the lease, the landlord cannot change these terms.
Landlord-tenant laws protect your rights if you rent a home. If your rights were violated,
Contact a Berkeley tenant lawyer at Bracamontes and Vlasak, P.C.
