Bay Area California Wrongful Eviction Support

Wrongful Eviction Includes

A tenant vacating a property following an illegal eviction notice
A landlord failing to move into the property in a timely manner following an owner-move-in eviction
A relative failing to move into the property in a timely manner following a relative-move-in eviction
A tenant being forced to vacate a property following major maintenance issues – e.g. extensive mold, pest infestations, lack of heating, or flooding
A landlord failing to re-accommodate a tenant following extensive remodeling or damages, including fire, flooding, or earthquakes
A tenant choosing to vacate a property following harassment or abuse from a neighbor or landlord
A landlord re-listing a property for rental following an Ellis Act eviction (removal of the property from the rental market)
A tenant vacating a property following the landlord switching off utilities or physically locking the tenant out
A landlord harassing a tenant by repeatedly contacting them to tell them to leave the property
A landlord failing to address a tenant’s concerns with a problem neighbor
A landlord moving into a tenant-occupied property in order to force them to leave
A landlord attempting, or succeeding, to demolish a rental unit without appropriate legal permissions
A landlord failing to offer a lifetime lease following a condominium conversion
A landlord increasing the monthly rental cost of a property which is exempt from Costa-Hawkins in order to force a tenant to vacate

Wrongful eviction proceedings apply to landlords and any persons involved in assisting them with attempting to wrongfully evict a tenant. This can include, but is not limited to, real estate agents, property managers, and relatives of the landlord.

What Constitutes Wrongful Eviction?

The process of a landlord forcing a tenant to move out of a rental home, whether on a temporary or permanent basis.

Wrongful eviction can take many forms, from changing the locks to refusing crucial repairs after a fire or natural disaster.

Find out below whether your eviction meets the wrongful eviction criteria

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Eviction Laws by city:

Berkeley, California

Within the city of Berkeley, a landlord and any associated partner can be held liable for wrongful eviction proceedings. BERKELEY, CAL., MUN. CODE §§ 13.76.130(A), 13.76.040(D). Where a landlord’s actions can be constituted as intentional or willful,

damage compensation may be tripled. BERKELEY, CAL., MUN. CODE § 13.76.150(B). Compensation related to emotional distress may also be tripled when violations are knowingly committed in disregard of a tenant’s rights. BERKELEY, CAL., MUN. CODE § 13.79.060(H)(3). Legal fees are also eligible for inclusion in the compensation package for a winning case. BERKELEY, CAL., MUN. CODE § 13.79.040(C).

Oakland, California

Within the city of Oakland, a landlord, as well as any associated partner or person can be held liable for wrongful eviction proceedings. OAKLAND, CAL., MUN. CODE §§ 8.22.370(A)(2), 8.22.340. Damage compensation is automatically tripled. OAKLAND, CAL., MUN. CODE § 8.22.370(A)(2). Compensation related to emotional distress may also be tripled when violations are knowingly committed in disregard of a tenant’s rights. OAKLAND, CAL., MUN. CODE § 8.22.370(A)(2). Legal fees are also eligible for inclusion in the compensation package for a winning case. OAKLAND, CAL., MUN. CODE § 8.22.370(A)(2).

San Francisco, California

Within the city of San Francisco, a landlord and any associated partner can be held liable for wrongful eviction proceedings. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., ADMIN. CODE §§ 37.9(a),(f), 37.2(h). Damage compensation is automatically tripled. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., ADMIN. CODE § 37.9(f). Compensation related to emotional distress may also be tripled when violations are knowingly committed in disregard of a tenant’s rights. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., ADMIN. CODE § 37.9(f). Legal fees are also eligible for inclusion in the compensation package for a winning case. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., ADMIN. CODE § 37.9(f).

Richmond, California

Within the city of Richmond, a landlord and any associated partner can be held liable for wrongful eviction proceedings. RICHMOND, CAL., MUN. CODE §§ 11.100.050(a),(g), 11.100.030(f). The landlord may also be held liable for damages, including physical and emotional distress. RICHMOND, CAL., MUN. CODE § 11.100.050(g). Legal fees are also eligible for inclusion in the compensation package for a winning case. RICHMOND, CAL., MUN. CODE § 11.100.050(g).

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