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In SFAA v. CCSF, Zacks & Freedman’s clients, and landlords throughout San Francisco, enjoyed a big win against the city this week, in its most recent attempt to stifle landlords’ state law rights. State unlawful detainer (UD) statutes require…

As first reported on July 18, 2023, Zacks & Freedman’s client prevailed in the Court of Appeal in 640 Octavia, LLC v. Pieper et al. (“640 Octavia”), which affirmed important rights for owners facing a challenge to an Ellis Act invocation. T…

In yet another big legal win, Zacks & Freedman prevailed on behalf of its client at the Court of Appeal in an Ellis Act case. The Ellis Act is an important law that protects the right of property owners to exit the rental business when they choos…

On May 2, 2023, Zacks & Freedman, PC’s clients claimed a victory on behalf of San Francisco housing providers in the Court of Appeal, First District, obtaining an affirmance of the trial court’s ruling that the housing provider associations h…

The San Francisco Apartment Association held its First Annual Landlord Expo, on May 18, 2023. The Landlord Expo is an education-focused event designed to meet the needs of San Francisco rental property owners. This event provided an excellent opportu…

On April 14, 2023, Zacks & Freedman, PC claimed a victory on behalf of their client in the Court of Appeal, First District, obtaining a reversal of a project opponent’s successful anti-SLAPP motion and related six-figure attorneys’ fee award…

After a several-year hiatus, the Bar Association of San Francisco brought its sorely missed basketball league back in late 2022. Zacks & Freedman sponsored the “Free Agents,” a collection of attorneys and law students from a combination of la…