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Report a wrongful eviction
If you think you are being evicted illegally, report the eviction to the Rent Board.
What to know
If a tenant believes an eviction or attempted eviction is unlawful, the tenant may file a Report of Alleged Wrongful Eviction on a form available from the Rent Board.
What to do
1. Fill out the form
2. Attach supporting information
3. Submit your form
Email your form to:
rentboard@sfgov.orgSuite #700
San Francisco, CA 94102
4. What happens next
The Rent Board will send a notice to the landlord acknowledging receipt of the tenant's report and summarizing the rights and responsibilities of the landlord and tenant regarding the eviction.
The Board will also request a written response from the landlord to the tenant's allegation of wrongful eviction.
The filing of a Report of Alleged Wrongful Eviction with the Rent Board DOES NOT delay or prevent the landlord from pursuing an eviction through the courts.
Tenants are strongly advised to obtain legal counsel if they receive an eviction notice. Please refer to our Referral Sheet for resources that may be able to provide assistance.
Tags: Topic 211; Topic 362
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Address
Suite #700
San Francisco, CA 94102
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What to know
If a tenant believes an eviction or attempted eviction is unlawful, the tenant may file a Report of Alleged Wrongful Eviction on a form available from the Rent Board.
What to do
1. Fill out the form
2. Attach supporting information
3. Submit your form
Email your form to:
rentboard@sfgov.orgSuite #700
San Francisco, CA 94102
4. What happens next
The Rent Board will send a notice to the landlord acknowledging receipt of the tenant's report and summarizing the rights and responsibilities of the landlord and tenant regarding the eviction.
The Board will also request a written response from the landlord to the tenant's allegation of wrongful eviction.
The filing of a Report of Alleged Wrongful Eviction with the Rent Board DOES NOT delay or prevent the landlord from pursuing an eviction through the courts.
Tenants are strongly advised to obtain legal counsel if they receive an eviction notice. Please refer to our Referral Sheet for resources that may be able to provide assistance.
Tags: Topic 211; Topic 362
Related
Get help
Address
Suite #700
San Francisco, CA 94102