Sacramento tenants are protected by the city's Tenant Protection Program and California's Tenant Protection Act — rent caps, just-cause eviction rules, and the state's implied warranty of habitability. When landlords let rentals deteriorate, retaliate against complaints, or force tenants out illegally, we pursue full damages. We represent tenants throughout the Sacramento region on contingency, with free consultations and Zoom meetings available.
Please noteWe do not defend unlawful detainer (UD) eviction lawsuits. UD cases run on days-long deadlines and require a dedicated UD specialist for quick action — our practice builds large-value affirmative damages cases against landlords. If you've been served with a UD summons, seek UD counsel immediately; call us and we'll point you in the right direction.
Common Issues We Handle
- Habitability claims — mold, pests, HVAC failures, plumbing defects
- Sacramento Tenant Protection Program rent-cap violations
- Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) just-cause violations
- Retaliatory eviction damages (Civil Code § 1942.5)
- Illegal lockouts and utility shutoffs
- Security deposit recovery with penalties
Relevant Law: Sacramento City Code Ch. 5.156; Civil Code §§ 1941.1, 1942.5, 1946.2
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