Address: 350 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza #603, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
Phone: +15102505635
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 8AM–5:30PM
Wednesday: 8AM–5:30PM
Thursday: 8AM–5:30PM
Friday: 8AM–5:30PM
Saturday: 9AM–1PM
Jason Carpenter
Tobener and Ravencroft were very supportive through the whole process and stayed by our side from the beginning till the end. We are very please with the outcome and how knowledged of all the laws and codes of tenent rights. I will definitely recommend for anyone going through a wrongful edviction.
Johanna
When I first contacted this office I felt they were very responsive, they follow through etc… Of course they did because they saw the possibility of making money. The issue happened during mediation. I felt bullied into accepting a settlement by my own attorney Toberner. I felt abandoned by the attorney. He even yelled at me for not following his legal advise and telling me to settle. I felt he wanted a quick payday and didn’t want to risk losing in trial because he would get zero money if we did. In my heart I felt we had a good case. My kids and I suffered greatly for 5 years due to our slum lord. I would not recommend this guy. Seeing how little he cared about us that day was an eye opener.
Vincent Cardillo
AWESOME people! Our landlords had been engaging in some... difficult behavior, over a period of about six months. Finally, the situation came to a head, and we sought help. We only wish we'd done so earlier! Tobener Ravenscroft provided us with two phone consultations over the course of about a week -- an incredibly generous service to any tenants in need. They were incredibly friendly and supportive, answered a number of questions, cited the specific laws in our favor, and have helped us to navigate an exhausting and difficult situation. We are very grateful for this help. They were very sharp, and well spoken. It was such a relief to be able to speak with them. I highly recommend that you give them a call! Many thanks to you, Tobener Ravenscroft! We're very glad you're here to help.
Lucinda Valentine
Tobener Ravenscroft is the number one attorney's office to turn to if you are having tenant rights issues with your landlord. From beginning to end, our experience with their team has been fantastic! Joe Tobener really cares about his work and his clients, and it shows! He is an absolutely top-notch attorney with a great deal of experience in both high and low-profile cases around the Bay Area. Joe is an expert in tenant law and only represents tenants, not landlords, so you don't have to worry about any conflict of interest issues arising. He is only fighting for you, the tenant, and is the very best legal champion you could ever ask for! He guided us throughout every step of the process, staunchly protected our rights, and rigorously negotiated an excellent settlement offer for us. He always paid careful attention to our needs, gave us first-rate legal advice, and answered our emails and phone calls right away. Brian, Tiffany, Mike, Jacqueline, and the rest of the Tobener Ravenscroft team also cared about what we were going through. They were each experts in their fields and they took amazing care of us every step of the way. We are extremely happy about Tobener Ravenscroft's services and highly recommend them without any hesitation. Tobener Ravenscroft helped us make the best of a very difficult situation and turned our case into a victory! We can't imagine having gone through this without them! Many thanks to Joe and his incredible team of experts who are brilliant, hard-working, caring people you definitely want on your side!
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Yes, you can sue your landlord for entering your unit without notice. Unless it is an emergency, it is illegal in California for you landlord to enter your unit without proper advanced written notice. Your landlord must provide you, at least 24-hours prior to the entry date, a written notice that states the date, approximate window of time, and the legal reason for the entry. Tenants can sue their landlord if their landlord commit a significant and intentional violation of the state’s notice requirements.
One of the major rights you have as a California renter is the right to live in a habitable unit, meaning that your landlord must provide you with a unit that is in well-maintained, in good repair, and meets all applicable local, state, and federal housing codes. You also have a right to not be harassed or retaliated against by your landlord. Further, California tenants have a right to peacefully live in their unit without substantial interference from their landlord. And, if you live in a rent-controlled city such as San Francisco, Oakland, or Los Angeles you have additional rights such as a cap on the amount your rent can be raised annually and protections from unjust evictions.
A tenant who has not received a proper written notice to terminate their tenancy can refuse to move out. Tenants who live in a rent-controlled unit are protected from eviction unless the landlord has either a for-fault reason or no-fault reason to evict. If your landlord has a reason listed under the law to evict you, they must serve you a proper written notice that meets the requirements of the city’s rent control laws and, if the city you live in requires it, pay you relocation benefits for a no-fault eviction. If you believe you have not received a proper written notice, it is advisable to speak with a tenant lawyer to understand your rights before you decide to refuse to move out.
No. Self-help evictions, such as a landlord locking a tenant out of their home without a court order to do so, is illegal in California. Evictions are handled by the court through a lawsuit called an unlawful detainer. If your landlord locks you out without a court order or attempts to physical remove you from your home on their own, you should immediately call your local police department for assistance and contact a tenant attorney to understand your rights.
Landlord harassment is illegal. Harassment is when a landlord uses persistent aggressive methods, fraud, coercion, physical or verbal threats, or intimidation with one goal in mind – to force a tenant to move out of their home. California state law and local city ordinances protect tenants against harassment. California tenants can sue their landlord for harassment. A landlord who is found to have harassed their tenant may be liable for damages and reasonable attorney fees.
Yes. You can sue your landlord for emotional distress. Tenants may experience emotional distress because of various types of housing-related circumstances. For example, living in uninhabitable or unsafe conditions, enduring harassment by your landlord or by other tenants in the property, and being wrongfully evicted can result in emotional distress damages. If you have experienced any of these situations, you should contact a tenant lawyer to discuss your rights.
Yes. If you are a tenant who was wrongfully evicted in violation of a city, county, or state COVID-19 eviction moratorium, you can sue your landlord for your damages. Some eviction moratoriums not only allow tenants to sue for their actual and emotional distress damages but also provide tripling of the tenant’s damages and payment of attorney fees. Because each moratorium is unique, tenants wrongfully evicted during the pandemic should consult with a tenant attorney to understand their rights.
Rent increases that are 10% and below require a 30-days’ advance written notice, and rent increases that are above 10% require a 90-days’ advance written notice. If you live in a city that has rent control, such as San Francisco, Oakland, or Los Angeles, you may contest a rent increase by timely filing a petition with your local Rent Board.
You may be at risk for eviction for nonpayment of rent depending on what city you live in and what time period you were unable to pay rent; this is also the case with the landlord’s ability to charge you late fees. However, regardless, of where you live in California, self-help evictions by a landlord, such as locking you out of your home, are illegal. If your landlord locks you out of your home, you should immediately contact your local police department for assistance and seek advice from a tenant attorney about your rights.
One of the major rights you have as a California tenant is the right to live in a habitable unit, meaning that your landlord must provide you with a unit that is in well-maintained, in good repair, and meets all applicable local, state, and federal housing codes. You also have a right to not be harassed or retaliated against by your landlord. Further, California tenants have a right to peacefully live in their unit without substantial interference from their landlord. And, if you live in a rent-controlled city such as San Francisco, Oakland, or Los Angeles you have additional rights such as a cap on the amount your rent can be raised annually and protections from unjust evictions.
If you are a tenant in San Francisco and are unable to pay rent that came due on or after July 1, 2022 because of a COVID-19 related reason, you are protected from eviction. Late fees and other charges are also prohibited under the local ordinance. Protections will remain in place until the Mayor lifts the local state of emergency. Evictions that are not related to COVID-19 nonpayment of rent are allowed to move forward as normal.
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