Written by: Vanessa C. Deniston, Executive Director, Dolan Law Firm DE&I Committee California is home to the nation’s largest self-identifying population of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population and continues to be a leading change agent for the advancement of LGBTQIA+ rights across the nation. The following reference guide summarizes the key legal protections for LGBTQIA+ Californians as …
This week’s question comes from Anonymous in San Mateo County, who asks: I saw an apartment building surrounded by firefighters and fire trucks. A fire started on a top floor, and from my viewpoint, they had already put out the flames. I thought about my living space and how I should prepare if a fire broke out in my …
This week’s question comes from Jasmine from Oakland, CA, who asks: My neighbor received a significant sum of money that was considered unclaimed property. What is unclaimed property or funds? Is this legitimate, and how do I get any unclaimed property? Dear Jasmine, Yes. It is legitimate! Each year, millions of dollars are turned over …
Written By Chris Dolan and Nicolette Rae Bencito This week’s question comes from Frederic from San Francisco, CA who asks: My neighbors and I last had power for three days! We rely on PG&E, but they are still making repairs to the power pole that was damaged in the recent storms. What is a reasonable time …
The PG&E Safety Net Program: What You Need to Know Read More »
Written By Chris Dolan and Emile Davis This week’s article comes from Ayden from San Francisco, who asks: During the recent atmospheric river storms, branches from my neighbor’s tree fell into my yard, causing some damage to my gutters. I don’t know what to do or how to handle this situation. Will I have to …
Written By Chris Dolan and Anna Pantsulaya This week’s question comes from Jill in San Francisco, who asks: This year I saw an apartment building surrounded by firefighters and fire trucks. A fire started on a top floor, and from my viewpoint, they had already put out the flames. I thought about my living space …
Apartment Fires: Who is Responsible for Tenant Safety? Read More »
Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Katelyn P. Dembowski Gina from San Francisco asks: What is going to happen now that Congress failed to extend the eviction moratorium? What is California doing to protect tenants during this time? Dear Gina: These are really pressing questions. On September 4, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and …
California Tenants Are Still Protected from Evictions through September 30 Read More »
This week’s question comes from a concerned parent in south Marin, who asks, Q: “My daughter and four roommates have lived in a two-bedroom apartment in San Francisco for the past two years. When they first moved in, they agreed with the landlord that they would be billed monthly for the water bill. It did …
This week’s question comes from Maria in Fairfield who asks: “My mother rented an apartment on a month-to month basis. She gave the landlord first month, last month and two month’s security. She and the apartment manager had a dispute concerning my brother and his wife who came to stay for several days. They were …
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Before beginning this week’s column I want to thank the many readers who sent me get well wishes via the Internet as well as through personal notes. It is very heartwarming to me to not only know that people read this column but to think that they would take the time out of their day …
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