TENANT RESOURCES San Francisco Bay Area
TENANT RESOURCES
San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco
San Francisco Eviction Defense Collaborative
If you have received an Unlawful Detainer Lawsuit (summons and complaint) and cannot afford a private attorney, go here immediately! Please note that you only have five days to respond to the complaint. Do not wait! Seek legal help immediately upon receiving a summons and complaint!
976 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415.947.0797
http://evictiondefense.org/
976 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415.947.0797
http://evictiondefense.org/
San Francisco Tenants Union
Provides counseling to San Francisco Tenants only. No landlords and no counseling for master tenants seeking information on how to evict subtenants.
558 Capp St
San Francisco, CA 94110
info@sftu.org
https://www.sftu.org/
558 Capp St
San Francisco, CA 94110
info@sftu.org
https://www.sftu.org/
San Francisco Rent Board
Agency in charge of the San Francisco Rent Ordinance. They can answer many questions about the rent ordinance as well as provide necessary petitions to contest rent increases, decreases in service, etc. Call them to find out if your unit is covered by the Rent Ordinance.
25 Van Ness Ave, Suite 320
San Francisco, CA 94102-6033
(415) 252-4600
https://sfrb.org/
25 Van Ness Ave, Suite 320
San Francisco, CA 94102-6033
(415) 252-4600
https://sfrb.org/
Housing Rights Committee
Offers counseling on tenants’ rights issues.
1663 Mission/13th, Suite 504
(415) 703-8644
http://hrcsf.org/
1663 Mission/13th, Suite 504
(415) 703-8644
http://hrcsf.org/
Cause Justa
Tenant rights advocacy and information.
4804 Mission Street Suite 231
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 487-9203
info@cjjc.org
https://cjjc.org/
4804 Mission Street Suite 231
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 487-9203
info@cjjc.org
https://cjjc.org/
EAST BAY
East Bay Community Law Center
Oakland Eviction Defense Center
Serving Oakland, Berkeley and other Alameda county communities.
350 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 703
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 452-4541
https://www.evictiondefensecenteroakland.org/
350 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 703
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 452-4541
https://www.evictiondefensecenteroakland.org/
Oakland Tenants Union
(510) 704-5276
http://www.oaklandtenantsunion.org
http://www.oaklandtenantsunion.org
Cause Justa
Tenant rights advocacy and information.
1419 34th Ave., #203
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 763-5877
info@cjjc.org
https://cjjc.org/
1419 34th Ave., #203
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 763-5877
info@cjjc.org
https://cjjc.org/
Oakland Rent Adjustment Program (The Oakland “RAP”)
250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 5313
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-3721
TDD: (510) 238-3254
https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/rent-adjustment-program
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-3721
TDD: (510) 238-3254
https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/rent-adjustment-program
Berkeley Rent Board
2125 Milvia St
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 981-7368
rent@cityofberkeley.info
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 981-7368
rent@cityofberkeley.info
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/
Berkeley Tenants Union
Richmond Rent Program
(510) 234-RENT (7368)
rent@ci.richmond.ca.us
https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3364/Richmond-Rent-Program
online scheduling system:
https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/FormCenter/Rent-Program-9/Rent-Program-Appointment-Request-Form-129
rent@ci.richmond.ca.us
https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3364/Richmond-Rent-Program
online scheduling system:
https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/FormCenter/Rent-Program-9/Rent-Program-Appointment-Request-Form-129
City of Emeryville Tenant Resources Page
City of Antioch Rent Program
200 H Street
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7017
RentProgram@antiochca.gov
https://www.antiochca.gov/rent-program/
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7017
RentProgram@antiochca.gov
https://www.antiochca.gov/rent-program/
STATEWIDE
Tenants Together
(888) 495-8020
https://www.tenantstogether.org
https://www.tenantstogether.org
CalTenantLaw.com
CalTenantLaw is a great self-help resource for all California tenants. It contains a ton of helpful information, including references to state laws and case law, as well as suggestions on how to get back your security deposit.
https://caltenantlaw.com
https://caltenantlaw.com
California Tenants – A Guide to Residential Tenants’ and Landlords’ Rights and Responsibilities
Publication originally created by the California Department of Consumer Affairs and more recently updated by the California Department of Real Estate. Helpful information applicable statewide. Note that greater protections may exist for tenants in communities with rent ordinances. Always check with your local rent board, if one exists.
https://landlordtenant.dre.ca.gov/resources/guidebook/index.html
https://landlordtenant.dre.ca.gov/resources/guidebook/index.html
San Francisco
San Francisco Eviction Defense Collaborative
If you have received an Unlawful Detainer Lawsuit (summons and complaint) and cannot afford a private attorney, go here immediately! Please note that you only have five days to respond to the complaint. Do not wait! Seek legal help immediately upon receiving a summons and complaint!
976 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415.947.0797
http://evictiondefense.org/
976 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415.947.0797
http://evictiondefense.org/
San Francisco Tenants Union
Provides counseling to San Francisco Tenants only. No landlords and no counseling for master tenants seeking information on how to evict subtenants.
558 Capp St
San Francisco, CA 94110
info@sftu.org
https://www.sftu.org/
558 Capp St
San Francisco, CA 94110
info@sftu.org
https://www.sftu.org/
San Francisco Rent Board
Agency in charge of the San Francisco Rent Ordinance. They can answer many questions about the rent ordinance as well as provide necessary petitions to contest rent increases, decreases in service, etc. Call them to find out if your unit is covered by the Rent Ordinance.
25 Van Ness Ave, Suite 320
San Francisco, CA 94102-6033
(415) 252-4600
https://sfrb.org/
25 Van Ness Ave, Suite 320
San Francisco, CA 94102-6033
(415) 252-4600
https://sfrb.org/
Housing Rights Committee
Offers counseling on tenants’ rights issues.
1663 Mission/13th, Suite 504
(415) 703-8644
http://hrcsf.org/
1663 Mission/13th, Suite 504
(415) 703-8644
http://hrcsf.org/
Cause Justa
Tenant rights advocacy and information.
4804 Mission Street Suite 231
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 487-9203
info@cjjc.org
https://cjjc.org/
4804 Mission Street Suite 231
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 487-9203
info@cjjc.org
https://cjjc.org/
EAST BAY
East Bay Community Law Center
Oakland Eviction Defense Center
Serving Oakland, Berkeley and other Alameda county communities.
350 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 703
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 452-4541
https://www.evictiondefensecenteroakland.org/
350 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 703
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 452-4541
https://www.evictiondefensecenteroakland.org/
Oakland Tenants Union
(510) 704-5276
http://www.oaklandtenantsunion.org
http://www.oaklandtenantsunion.org
Cause Justa
Tenant rights advocacy and information.
1419 34th Ave., #203
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 763-5877
info@cjjc.org
https://cjjc.org/
1419 34th Ave., #203
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 763-5877
info@cjjc.org
https://cjjc.org/
Oakland Rent Adjustment Program (The Oakland “RAP”)
250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 5313
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-3721
TDD: (510) 238-3254
https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/rent-adjustment-program
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-3721
TDD: (510) 238-3254
https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/rent-adjustment-program
Berkeley Rent Board
2125 Milvia St
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 981-7368
rent@cityofberkeley.info
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 981-7368
rent@cityofberkeley.info
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/
Berkeley Tenants Union
Richmond Rent Program
(510) 234-RENT (7368)
rent@ci.richmond.ca.us
https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3364/Richmond-Rent-Program
online scheduling system:
https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/FormCenter/Rent-Program-9/Rent-Program-Appointment-Request-Form-129
rent@ci.richmond.ca.us
https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3364/Richmond-Rent-Program
online scheduling system:
https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/FormCenter/Rent-Program-9/Rent-Program-Appointment-Request-Form-129
City of Emeryville Tenant Resources Page
City of Antioch Rent Program
200 H Street
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7017
RentProgram@antiochca.gov
https://www.antiochca.gov/rent-program/
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7017
RentProgram@antiochca.gov
https://www.antiochca.gov/rent-program/
STATEWIDE
Tenants Together
(888) 495-8020
https://www.tenantstogether.org
https://www.tenantstogether.org
CalTenantLaw.com
CalTenantLaw is a great self-help resource for all California tenants. It contains a ton of helpful information, including references to state laws and case law, as well as suggestions on how to get back your security deposit.
https://caltenantlaw.com
https://caltenantlaw.com
California Tenants – A Guide to Residential Tenants’ and Landlords’ Rights and Responsibilities
Publication originally created by the California Department of Consumer Affairs and more recently updated by the California Department of Real Estate. Helpful information applicable statewide. Note that greater protections may exist for tenants in communities with rent ordinances. Always check with your local rent board, if one exists.
https://landlordtenant.dre.ca.gov/resources/guidebook/index.html
https://landlordtenant.dre.ca.gov/resources/guidebook/index.html