We will be closed Monday, Dec. 24-Tuesday, Jan. 2. On Jan 2 our office will be open only from 1-5 PM. Below are resources if you are having a housing emergency over the holidays. Para español, haga una click aqui.
For San Francisco residents. More info below for East Bay residents.
EMERGENCY CASES
Eviction
Eviction Defense Collaborative (EDC)
1. Unlawful Detainer (Summons-Need to respond within 5 days)
2. Three-Day Notice to Pay/Cure or Quit
3. Sheriff’s Notice
You must respond immediately and will need legal assistance.
Go to the EDC:
995 Market St., #1200 (12th floor) on the corner of 6th & Market St.
415-947-0797
Open Monday through Friday from 9:30-11:30AM and 1-3PM
Closed December 25 and January 1. Closed the afternoon of January 4.
For rental assistance ask for the RADCO program.
Rent Assistance
Catholic Charities
180 Howard Street, #100
415-972-1200
Tenant’s Rights Counseling
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San Francisco Rent Board |
25 Van Ness Ave., #320 (on the corner of Van Ness and Market) (415) 252-4602
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Open Monday through Friday from 9-12pm y 1-5pm. *Closed 12/26 and 1/2/2012. |
Services: Counseling on your rights and petitions for rent increases and repairs |
Utility Shut offs
Water: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (415) 551-3090
Garbage: Sunset Scavenger Company (415) 330-1300
PG & E: (800) 743-5000
For more information about your rights in the case of a utility shut off, call the San Francisco Rent Board at 415-252-4602.
Lock outs
If your landlord changes the locks, call the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) al (415) 553-0123.
FOR RESIDENTS OF OTHER CITIES
Alameda County
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Name |
Telephone |
Area of Service |
Services |
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East Bay Community Law Center |
(510) 548-4040 |
Alameda County |
Legal representation against evictions |
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Eviction Defense Center |
(510) 452-4541 |
Alameda County |
Defense against evictions, answering UDs, and in some cases legal representation in court |
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Sentinel Fair Housing |
(510) 836-2687 |
Oakland and Alameda cities only |
Tenants Rights Counseling, defense against housing discrimination |
Contra Costa County
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Name |
Telephone |
Area of Service |
Services |
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Housing Rights Inc |
(510) 548-8776 |
Richmond, Concord, Piedmont, Emeryville |
Tenants Rights counseling, defense against discrimination |
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Shelter, Inc. |
(925) 827-3598 |
Contra Costa County minus Richmond and Concord |
Tenants Rights counseling, defense against discrimination, deposit and rental assistance |
San Mateo County
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Name |
Telephone |
Area of Service |
Services |
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Bay Area Legal Aid 521 E. 5th Ave. San Mateo, CA 94402 |
(650) 558-0915 |
San Mateo County |
Tenants Rights counseling, legal representation |
Marin County
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Name |
Telephone |
Area of Service |
Services |
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Bay Area Legal Aid 1025 Mac Donald Ave. Richmond, CA |
(510) 233-9954 |
Marin County |
UDs Clinic |