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Request for Publication of Ellis Act Appeal Granted
September 7th, 2023
Contributor: Emily L. Brough
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…
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Zacks and Freedman Clients Prevail in Ellis Act Appeal
July 18th, 2023
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…
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Zacks and Freedman Clients Prevail in Court of Appeal Against San Francisco’s Challenge to Housing Providers Associations’ Legal Standing to Sue on Behalf of their Members
May 29th, 2023
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…
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Zacks & Freedman, PC Attends the SFAA Landlord Exposition
May 24th, 2023
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…
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Zacks & Freedman Obtains Reversal of Project Opponent’s Meritless Anti-SLAPP Motion
May 8th, 2023
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…
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Zacks & Freedman's “Free Agents” Basketball Team Competes in Bar Association’s Lawyer League
May 2nd, 2023
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…
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Landlords argue in court to end Oakland and Alameda County eviction moratoriums
September 30th, 2022
Categories: 2022 News
This new S.F. residential building has been empty for two years. It will finally be filled with residents
August 25th, 2022
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ZF wins in the California Supreme Court: Oakland apartment owners can challenge trash collection fee, state high court rules
August 17th, 2022
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Superior Court judge strikes down San Francisco’s ten-day barrier to serving a notice to pay rent or quit
July 22nd, 2022
Novel San Francisco Eviction Defense Violates State Procedural Law The San Francisco Apartment Association and the Small Property Owners of San Francisco Institute – two leading associations in property rights education and advocacy – claimed a v…
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