Need to File an Answer to an Unlawful Detainer Complaint (an Eviction) and Don't Have an Attorney?

 Try the Tenant Power Toolkit.

Third try at Ellis Act Eviction Reported by Mission Local - San Francisco

 You can find the story by clicking here.

The Oaklandside Follows Evictions in Alameda County

The Oaklandside publsihed Part 2 of their story following evictions in Alameda County. It's an eye-opening, brutal situation playing out between landlords and tenants in the judical system.

Click here for Part 1 of their story.

Oakland's "Notice to Tenants Regarding Repayment Negotiations" Related to Unpaid Rent Due Under the Local Emergency

For Oakland Tenants:

On 10/11/2022, the City of Oakland published a set of legal rights related to "Repayment Negotiations" under the Eviction Moratorium Ordinance Regulations, Sec. 7.B. 

The "Notice to Tenants Regarding Repayment Negotiations" listed several City mandated rights as follows:

A property owner may not charge or collect late fees or interest on unpaid rent that became due during the Local Emergency. (NOTE: The Local Emergency was tied to the Oakland Eviction Moratorium which ended 7/15/2023.)

Tenants have a right to rescind the repayment agreement for up to 30 days after the Agreement is fully executed.

Third-party mediation services are available through the Rent Adjustment Program at no cost.

Click here for more details.