Evictions, Owner Move-In and Ellis Act
Strategic representation for landlords handling possession matters
When a landlord needs to recover possession, the earliest decisions matter. Notice language, timing, documentation, and local procedure can all affect the path forward.
LDY Law represents landlords in unlawful detainers, nonpayment of rent, nuisance, lease violations, and other fault-based disputes, along with other tenancy termination matters, with a focus on getting the strategy right before the first major step is taken.
Unlawful detainers
LDY Law advises landlords on fault-based evictions and other possession matters that require careful planning from the outset. The firm helps clients assess the facts, choose the right legal path, and move forward with a strategy built for the actual risks of the case.
Owner move-in evictions
Owner move-in cases require close attention to eligibility, timing, notice requirements, and the risks that can follow if the eviction is not handled correctly from the start. LDY Law helps landlords plan these cases with the care they require.
Ellis Act evictions
LDY Law represents landlords and property owners in Ellis Act evictions, including the broader issues that can continue after the initial notices are served. In San Francisco, these cases require more than a narrow focus on the first filing alone.
Temporary removal and related planning
Some matters involve temporary vacancy or repair-related tenant removal rather than a permanent termination. These situations can carry their own planning, notice, and relocation issues, and they deserve the same careful attention at the outset.
Failure to pay rent
Unpaid rent can put pressure on a property owner’s finances, but the right response depends on more than the balance owed. LDY Law helps landlords review payment records, assess the circumstances, and plan a nonpayment eviction with careful attention to the legal requirements and risks involved.
Breach of lease
Lease violations require a careful review of the agreement, the tenant’s conduct, and the options available to the landlord. LDY Law helps property owners assess the breach, organize supporting documentation, and determine whether an eviction or another approach is the right path for the situation.
Nuisance evictions
Disruptive tenant conduct can affect neighboring residents, property operations, and an owner’s ability to manage the building. LDY Law helps landlords evaluate nuisance complaints, review the available evidence, and plan an eviction strategy grounded in the specific facts rather than assumptions about what will support the case.
When the matter expands
A possession matter can overlap with Rent Board issues, buyout strategy, sale timing, or related litigation. LDY Law is equipped to handle the broader real estate issues that sometimes travel with an eviction case.