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Tenant Resources ASSESSOR'S
OFFICE
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B.
Goodlett Pl., Rm 190, SF, CA 94102 Assessor Division: (415) 554-5596/
Recorder: (415) 554-7915
Hours: 8-5 pm, Monday - Friday http://gispubweb.sfgov.org/website/sfparcel/index.htm email: assessor@sfgov.org BUILDING
INSPECTIONS
You can call this department to report problems, such as leaks, lack of heat and broken or unsafe stairs as well as electrical and plumbing repairs. An inspector will come to your apartment and write up a notice of violation. If the landlord does not make the repairs, he can be fined and brought to a director's hearing. NOTE: For illegal units (or if you suspect your unit is illegal) check with us first! Units that are sometimes illegal: Garage, inlaw, or basement. BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION (BID)
1660 Mission Street, 3rd Floor, SF, CA 94103 To file a complaint: (415) 558-6096 from 8:30am - 3:00pm Hours: 7:30-5pm, Monday - Friday Inspectors are usually at their desks: 8-9 am, and 4-5 pm http://www.sfgov.org/site/dbi_index.asp/ email: DBI-PublicServices@sfgov.org CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Responsible
for enforcing the health and safety code, the housing code, the
building code and the fire code against owners of blighted property in
SF.
CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, SF CITY
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
1390 Market Street, 6th Floor, SF, CA 94102 Hotline/voice mail: (415) 554-3977 Hours: 8 - 5pm, Monday - Friday http://www.sfgov.org/site/cityattorney DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE CONSUMER FRAUD UNIT
880 Bryant Street, San Francisco 94103 Information: (415)553-1752 Hours: 8 - 5pm, Monday - Friday http://www.sfdistrictattorney.org/ EVICTION
DEFENSE
COLLABORATIVE
Provides legal assistance (at low cost and/or sliding scale) with
eviction papers (unlawful detainer), a notice to vacate
from the sheriff or a notice to defendants from Superior Court that an
unlawful detainer has been filed. If you have a
3-day or 60-day, you can contact us. Once you
get the court papers, you must go to Eviction Defense. We
cannot help you. It is best NOT to call them. Go to their office. No
appointment neccesary. Bring all the papers that
you have received.
EVICTION DEFENSE COLLABORATIVE 995 Market/6th, 12th floor, SF, CA 94103 Hours: 9:30 - 11:30am, and 1:00 - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday http://www.evictiondefense.org/ HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
For complaints about garbage, mold,
asbestos, insects, bugs or rodents. An inspector will come to your
apartment and write up a report.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SECTION, DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 390 Market Street, Suite 210, SF, CA 94102 To Report Unsanitary Conditions: (415) 252-3800 Hours: 8:00 - 5:00, Monday - Friday http://www.sfgov.org/site/mainpages_index.asp?id=12811 SAN FRANCISCO HOUSING AUTHORITY Provides
public housing units and Section 8 vouchers to low-income tenants in
SF.
SAN FRANCISCO HOUSING AUTHORITY
440 Turk, SF, CA 94102 Information: (415) 554-1200 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday http://www.sfha.org HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, CITY & COUNTY OF SF
25 Van Ness, Suite #800, SF, CA 94102 Information: (415)252-2500 Fax: (415)431-5764 Hours: 8 - 5, Monday - Friday http://www.sfgov.org/site/sfhumanrights email: hrc.info@sfgov.org LEAD
PREVENTION
Provides
a childhood lead prevention
program. If you have concerns about your child being exposed to
lead in your apartment, call this department.
CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION SECTION SF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 1390 Market, Suite 230, SF, CA 94102 Information: (415)554-8930 Fax: (415)554-8938 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday LEGAL HELP
FROM NOLO
PRESS
Tenants
in California can obtain legal self-help from the Nolo Press web
site. Not specific to SF, but provides general info on state
law. If you need specific info on rent control issues, check with the
Rent Board or our tenant rights page.
NOLO PRESS SELF HELP LAW BOOKS PUBLISHERS 950 Parker Street, Berkeley, CA 94710 Information: (510) 549-1976 http://www.nolo.com/ MEDIATION SERVICES
Free
third party mediation for
tenants in SF who want to try and resolve disputes between
themselves or with a landlord. There are two services that are free.
They, of course, require voluntary
participation from all parties.
COMMUNITY BOARDS 1540 Market Suite 490, SF, CA 9410 (415) 920-3820 SF RENT BOARD 25 Van Ness, room 320, SF, CA 94102 (415) 252-4602 SF SPCA
Sample
leases, security deposit
info, and pet resumes for persuading landlords to be
animal-friendly. Some pro-pet housing referrals. If you're a tenant
searching for pet-friendly housing, the SPCA can guide you in creating
a résumé for your pet. Sample cat and dog
résumés available.
2500 16th Street, SF, CA 94103-4213 Information: (415) 554-3000 Hours: 8 - 5, Monday - Friday http://www.sfspca.org/opendoor/index.shtml PLANNING
DEPARTMENT
Information
on planning issues. Useful for protesting new construction in one's
neighborhood. Reviews private development projects and proposed capital
improvements projects and other physical projects involving city
property.
SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING DEPARTMENT 1650 Mission, suite 400, SF, CA 94103-2414 Information: (415) 558-6378 Fax: (415) 558-6409 Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Planning Information Center, 1660 Mission, first fl., 558-6377 http://www.sfgov.org/site/planning RENT BOARD
For
information about tenant's rights under rent control, to file a
petition for illegal eviction, illegal rent increase, etc. Runs a free
counseling line daily 8am-4pm, 252-4602.
RENT BOARD 25 Van Ness, Room 320, SF, CA 94102 Information: (415) 252-4602 Fax: (415) 252-4699 Hours: 8 - 5, Monday - Friday http://www.sfgov.org/site/rentboard SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Provides
information to tenants who are
being evicted after losing their court case.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE EVICTION ASSISTANCE PROJECT City Hall, 1 Carlton Goodlett Place, Room 456 SF, CA 94102 Information: (415) 554-7255 Hours: 8 - 5, Monday - Friday http://www.sfsheriff.com/ SMALL
CLAIMS COURT
To recover
security deposits and for lawsuits under $7,500. Also useful for
tenants not under rent control.
400 McAllister Suite 103, SF, CA 94102 Information: (415) 551-4000 or (415) 551-3956 Advisor-recording: (415) 292-2121 Free advise line: (415) 292-2124 Hours: 8:00 - 5:00, Monday - Friday http://www.sfgov.org/site/courts SUPERIOR
COURT
Unlawful Detainer (eviction) lawsuits and lawsuits over $7,500. CALIFORNIA SUPERIOR COURT, LIMITED JURISDICTION 400 McAllister, Suite 103, SF, CA 94102 Recording: (415) 551-4000/ Unlawful Detainer: 551-4047 Hours: 8:00 - 4:30, Monday - Friday http://www.sftc.org/
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