Business Details
9 Years
experience
Expert Landlord-Tenant Legal Representation in San Francisco
The Law Office of Francisco Gutierrez has provided specialized legal representation in landlord-tenant matters since 2017. Our practice focuses on resolving complex housing disputes, including evictions, rent control compliance, tenant buyouts, and partition actions across California. Francisco Gutierrez brings technical expertise from over seven years of handling cases subject to Berkeley, Los Angeles, Oakland, Richmond, and San Francisco rent control ordinances. Admitted to the State Bar of California and United States District Court, Northern District, he combines formal legal education with practical experience managing fiduciary representations for executors and trustees.Fluent in Spanish, Mr. Gutierrez serves property owners, master tenants, and estate managers while maintaining community engagement through volunteer roles. Our office provides targeted legal strategies that address both routine and complex landlord-tenant challenges.
Services
Eviction Prosecution
Tenant Buyouts
Rent Control Compliance
Partition Actions
Wrongful Eviction Defense
Fiduciary Representation
Nuisance Disputes
Lead Remediation Cases
Foreclosure Matters
Accommodation Requests
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We specialize in landlord-tenant law with over 7 years of focused experience
- Our attorney is admitted to both state and federal courts in California
- We handle complex rent control matters across multiple California jurisdictions
- Fluency in Spanish provides better communication with diverse client populations
- Proven track record in both eviction prosecution and defense against tenant claims
Associations and certifications
- State Bar of California
- United States District Court, Northern District of California
Services
Eviction Prosecution
We represent property owners in eviction proceedings for nonpayment of rent, breach of contract, nuisance, and illegal activities. Our firm handles all required documentation and court representation to ensure lawful tenant removal while maintaining compliance with applicable housing regulations.
Rent Control Compliance
Our practice provides expert guidance on rent control ordinances across multiple jurisdictions. We assist landlords with legal compliance for rent increases, tenancy maintenance, and interpretation of local housing regulations to prevent disputes and legal exposure.
Tenant Buyouts
We negotiate and structure tenant buyout agreements to facilitate property repositioning while minimizing legal risks. This service includes drafting legally binding contracts and ensuring compliance with local rent control board requirements during the buyout process.
Partition Actions
Our firm handles legal proceedings to divide real property among co-owners. We apply our landlord-tenant expertise to resolve complex partition disputes while protecting clients' property interests through strategic court representation and negotiated settlements.
Wrongful Eviction Defense
We defend landlords against tenant claims of wrongful eviction and housing code violations. Our services include court representation, evidence gathering, and legal strategy development to counter tenant lawsuits while maintaining regulatory compliance.
People
Francisco Gutierrez
Attorney
Admitted to the State Bar of California since 2017, Francisco Gutierrez specializes in landlord-tenant law with expertise in rent control matters across five California jurisdictions. He holds a Juris Doctorate from University of San Francisco School of Law and served on La Raza Centro Legal's Board of Directors from 2012-2014.
Questions
What specific landlord-tenant services do you offer?
We handle eviction prosecutions, tenant buyouts, rent control compliance, wrongful eviction defense, and partition actions for property owners in California.
Do you handle cases outside San Francisco?
Yes, our practice extends to Berkeley, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Richmond jurisdictions with specific expertise in local rent control ordinances.
How experienced is your firm in rent control matters?
We have resolved landlord-tenant cases subject to rent control ordinances in five major California cities since our founding in 2017.
Do you represent fiduciaries in real estate matters?
Yes, we provide legal representation for executors, administrators, and trustees handling landlord-tenant disputes involving estate properties.
Do you handle emergency housing disputes?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, we prioritize urgent landlord-tenant matters through our standard business channels.
