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Landlord Prerogatives to Evict TenantsAs San Francisco landlord-tenant lawyers, the attorneys of Steven Adair MacDonald & Associates, P.C., resolve more than 300 landlord-tenant disputes a year, many involving Owner-Move-In and tenant eviction. We have a combined 43 years of experience in landlord-tenant and real estate law in San Francisco and the Bay Area. There are 14 lawful reasons for renter eviction in San Francisco; seven relate to the behavior of the tenant and seven are landlord prerogatives. These are: -
Owner-Move-In -
Condo conversion and sale of property -
Demolition or removal of an illegal unit (such as a mother-in-law apartment) -
Temporary eviction for renovation -
Temporary eviction for lead removal -
Permanent eviction for rehabilitation of units in a building over 50 years old and either condemned or worthy of being condemned -
Ellis Act – the removal of a building from the rental market altogether From the standpoint of potential tenant lawsuits, condo conversions, temporary evictions, demolition evictions, and Ellis Act evictions are very difficult to bring suit against in court. The law clearly states how much compensation and notice tenants are to be given in these situations. Owner-move-in lawsuits, on the other hand, can be expensive, difficult, and drawn out proceedings. If the owner is a first-time buyer of a single-family home with no previous relationship to the tenant, the case for owner-move-in defense is clear-cut. If the owner is seeking to evict a renter in a multi-unit building with whom he or she has had a less-than-perfect relationship in the past, the owner’s motives will come into question. Resolution of ConflictsAt Steven Adair MacDonald & Associates, P.C., we pride ourselves on achieving the best possible outcome for our clients in the most economical manner. Creative solutions to complicated scenarios are our strong suit. Our attorneys are available to take your case to court; they are prepared to win. After 43 years of real estate law litigation, having handled thousands of cases, we know that the vast majority of renter eviction cases are settled before they reach the trial stage. Knowing this, we analyze our client’s situation to see if we can help them find an agreement earlier in the process, saving our clients an enormous amount of time and money. Our landlord-tenant lawyers offer a variety of conflict resolution methods, including mediation, negotiation and litigation. Please contact a San Francisco landlord-tenant attorney at Steven Adair MacDonald & Associates, P.C., for a free 20-minute consultation to review your case. Steven Adair MacDonald & Associates, P.C.
San Francisco Landlord-Tenant Lawyer
870 Market Street, Suite 500 | San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: 415-956-6488 | Fax: 415-956-8698
Email The San Francisco Landlord-Tenant Lawyers at Steven Adair MacDonald & Associates, P.C., serves homeowners, landlords, and tenants in the San Francisco Bay Area, including those in the communities of Oakland, San Rafael, Richmond, Hayward, and Alameda, and San Mateo, Napa, Solano, Contra Costa, and Marin counties.
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