How to Negotiate a Tenant Buy-Out in San Francisco

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How to Negotiate a Tenant Buy-Out in San Francisco

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State Landlord-Tenant Laws

The charts in this section include the key statutes pertaining to landlord-tenant law in each state, as well as specific rules on issues such as security deposit limits and deadline for return, and landlord notice to enter rental property. check to learn more.

Tenants' Rights

Each party should read, understand, sign, and receive a copy of a lease. A lease is a legal document describing the relationship, obligations, and prohibitions of a relationship between a landlord and a tenant. check to learn more.

Landlord and Tenant Law

The following links are designed to help answer some of your questions about landlord and tenant law. The information provided here is not intended to cover every situation. The resources listed below contain general legal information that should not be used as a substitute for specific legal advice. check to learn more.

Types Of Eviction Notices

Whether a landlord uses the "summary" eviction process or the "formal" eviction process, the first step in both is the same.  The landlord must "serve" (deliver) a written notice to the tenant explaining the legal basis for the eviction. check to learn more.

Evicting a Tenant or Ending a Lease

To terminate a tenancy, you have to follow your state's rules. Return security deposits according to your state's rules to avoid problems with ex-tenants. And remember, lock-outs and retaliation are off-limits. check to learn more.