Links to Other Agencies, Laws, and Resources:
25 Van Ness Ave., Ste. 320
San Francisco, CA 94102-6033
(415) 252-4600 (415) 252-4602 (counseling) (415) 252-4699 (fax)
This site contains the full text of the San Francisco Rent Ordinance and news on recent changes. A very useful resource.
Eviction Defense Collaborative:
If you get a summons and complaint for an unlawful detainer, bring it here.
Small Claims and Other Courts Self Help:
Information of filing lawsuits yourself and doing legal research, etc.
California State Laws:
Includes Civil Codes and Code of Civil Procedure. Here’s where you can get copies of security deposit laws, etc.
All the local laws—Planning Code, Subdivision Code, Administrative Code, etc. Note that the Rent Control law and regulations can be accessed via the Rent Board site (above).
To access all city departments, including Department of Building Inspection, Planning Department, Board of Permit Appeals, Board of Supervisors, Mayor et al
Property Information:
Find Out Landlord’s Address
This link to the Assessor’s office lets you see information on your property, including the mailing address on file with the city, the year it was built (in most cases), the number of units and other information.
Subdivision Tracking System:
See if your building has been converted to condominiums or where it’s at in the process.
Building Permits & Housing Code Complaints:
Dept. of Building Inspection Information
- This link will give you the DBI records on a property, including any building permits and records of violations.
FTC Landlord Credit Reports:
Requirements for landlord listings of tenant evictions, credit data on tenant credit reports
Nolo Press:
Excellent selection of self-help law publications, such as California Tenants Rights, Using Small Claims Court, Legal Research, and more.
National Housing Law Project:
Good resource for federal housing law: Section 8, fair housing, etc.
Resources Outside of San Francisco
Tenants Together:
California’s statewide tenant advocacy organization.
Tenants Together also has a large index of other local and statewide organizations and resources.
Oakland
Tenants’ Rights Clinic
3463 San Pablo Avenue (at the California Hotel), Oakland, CA 94608
Phone: 510.TENANTS (510.836.2687)
Berkeley