Landlord Attorneys | SF, Oakland and throughout the Bay Area

The firm built for landlords, property managers, and real estate professionals.

Throughout the long, dark winter of COVID, politicians got together to protect the rights of tenants while little effort was made to look out for the interests of property owners. That's the domain of Bornstein Law, a boutique law firm that manages landlord-tenant relationships and complex real estate litigation throughout the Bay Area.

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Daniel Bornstein recognized as the "ultimate advocate"

Daniel is welcomed by Wayne Roland, President of the East Bay Rental Housing Association, in a ceremony recognizing the mutual goal of helping property owners learn about their business, learn how to stay out of court, and advocating for landlords.

Daniel, I think, is doing something that is unheard of, and has not been done before, where you have the 'ultimate advocate,' advocating for the property owner in court, advocating for the property owner outside of court, with the educational classes, so this is fantastic. Nobody has done this before, and nobody has this combination of services you are offering, and I think if you didn't exist in this room we'd have to invent you.

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Online meetups that keep you in the know

View past webinars with the overarching goal of educating rental housing providers and the professionals who serve them.

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We raise the voice of rental housing providers

Although the political rhetoric nowadays falls squarely on the side of tenants, Bornstein Law offers a fresh perspective through the lens of underrepresented property owners. Numerous media outlets have called upon us to articulate your case.

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FEATURED PODCAST

Daniel was invited to speak about the challenges facing landlords in Alameda County, home to the most stringent tenant protections anywhere. Listen in.

Not just "cash for keys." A tenant buyout agreement removes any residual liability that could arise from the tenancy and it comes with other perks.

Astute landlords understand the benefits of a voluntary vacancy. Typically, rents can be raised when a tenant leaves on their own free will and other things being equal, a vacant property will sell for more than one that is tenant occupied. In some locales, a tenant buyout agreement may be the only option to effectuate a vacancy.

We know of no other law office in the Bay Area so prolific and experienced in overseeing these agreements.

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More than eviction attorneys, we can be instrumental in recouping COVID-related rent debt

While we are most popularly known as the go-to law firm to transition tenants out of rental units, we are not one-trick ponies. We can help you build a case in civil courts to pursue unpaid rent that has accrued.

Get a refresher on statewide rent control

With so many iterations of laws and government edicts relating to the pandemic, let's not forget about the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482). This remains the law of the land unless the rental property is situated in a jurisdiction with more stringent tenant protections.

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Topics that matter. Insights with impact.

Bornstein Law is dedicated to educating the rental housing industry and we give you several ways to digest the legal news germane to our community.

Videos that break down complex landlording rules in an easily digestible fashion. Articles that give you the total picture. Downloadable PDFs. Blogs, weekly email broadcasts, and heart-to-heart podcasts. Whatever it takes to educate our community about an ever-changing regulatory regime and develop a mindset of thinking smartly and strategically about your real estate investments.

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California cracks down on fraudulent practices surrounding emotional support animals

A newly enacted law sends a clear message that accommodations should be reserved for people with a genuine need for four-legged companions and puts some common-sensible measures into place to ensure that there are no abuses.

Tenant buyout agreements: some tricks of the trade

Space is a scarce and prized commodity in the Bay Area so it is no wonder why parking has become a vexing issue for drivers, landlords, and tenants

Using Temporary Restraining Orders to respond to violence or threats by tenants

After another Airbnb party tragedy, rogue short-term rentals are back in focus

Impact of bankruptcies on California eviction actions

A Biden administration looks to roll back gains on 1031 Exchanges

David vs. Goliath: A more level playing field for private investors when buying foreclosed properties

Florida condo collapse has larger implications for landlords and property managers - some lessons to be learned

Landlords and property managers should not get lost in translation

The psychology of landlord-tenant relationships

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Laws and regulations can have the shelf life of a banana peel, but we'll keep you in the know.

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Events for savvy rental property owners and real estate professionals

Daniel is renowned for giving talks to numerous organizations and hosting events on the legal challenges facing rental housing providers and the professionals who serve them. Attend an upcoming event, or reach out for a private get together with your team.

When it comes to landlord-tenant law, not all attorneys are created equal.

Some real estate attorneys handle boundary disputes. Others deal with mortgage fraud. Other attorneys specialize in real estate closings. The law has become very niche-specific. At Bornstein Law, we do one thing, and we do it very well. We manage landlord-tenant relationships on a daily basis. Please don't find a real estate attorney who will charge you to research what we already know because it's already in our orbit.