We advise clients regarding acquisition and disposition of tenant-occupied properties, tenant buy-outs, tenant screening, leasing, property management, insurance, property development, tenant improvements, ADA compliance and environmental concerns.
When obstacles to early resolution of landlord-tenant disputes exist, our trial attorneys are well-equipped to guide our clients through unlawful detainer actions (evictions), and the labyrinth of codes, statutes and ordinances that regulate the landlord-tenant relationship. Our attorneys have appeared before local rent control boards, and bodies in India, as well as litigated landlord-tenant disputes in both state and federal appellate courts, including the California and US Supreme Courts. Our depth of experience allows us to quickly and effectively resolve landlord-tenant disputes or litigate the disputes through the end of all possible proceedings.
Commercial Tenancies
We represent landlords and tenants in virtually all aspects of commercial lease disputes including prosecuting and defending evictions. Our cases have included disputes regarding common area maintenance (CAMs), tenant improvements (TIs), trade fixtures, non payment of rent, accounting, breach of lease covenants, violation of zoning and use restrictions, failure to secure insurance coverage, failure to maintain letters of credit, waste, and nuisance. Additionally, we have prosecuted and defended indemnity claims stemming from hazardous materials and conditions and ADA and CEQA noncompliance.
Residential Tenancies
The firm is particularly proficient handling residential landlord-tenant disputes in rent-controlled jurisdictions. Our attorneys have appeared before the San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley rent boards. We negotiate tenant buy-outs and frequently represent residential landlords and property owners in the prosecution of unlawful detainer actions in compliance with the stringent local rent control ordinances.