He once explained to me that most Tenant / Landlord legal matters are like a “knot.” The harder each side tries to win the less likely the “knot” is untangled – once one of the parties stops trying to win, and starts trying to untangle themselves from the matter, it is more likely to quickly and efficiently come to a reasonable conclusion.
Daniel and his team are world class real estate attorneys, when a question is asked outside of their expertise they will acknowledge this and refer you to someone else.
I would without hesitation recommend using Daniel for Tenant / Landlord legal matters.
For that reason, I always stay connected to Daniel who constantly provides some kind of clarification to a maze of the many contradictory laws that are the San Francisco laws with regard to renting. If you sign up for his free webinars or stay connected to him on social media, you will have a chance at understanding what is going on. I really appreciate the educational service that he provides to any landlord or tenant who take the time to connect with him.
I am confident that Daniel´s expertise, creativity and no-nonsense approach to dispute resolution saved my property countless dollars in what could have become costly and drawn-out legal battles.
Due to the composition of my property´s resident population and my organization´s high level of interaction with governmental entities, any legal action initiated by my property management team had the potential to create lasting and very public headaches for my property and my organization. Daniel´s sensitivity to the needs of my tenants and his understanding of the delicate position that my organization holds, enabled my management team to effectively enforce the terms of our lease without incurring the wrath of numerous government entities.
Along with being incredibly knowledgeable in his field, he is extremely detailed, reliable, perceptive, and very valuable. I continue to turn to Daniel for advice for any type of tenant/landlord issue.
Not only have I worked with Mr. Bornstein personally, I also have repeatedly recommended him to my business colleagues and clients, all of whom have been well taken care of. I hope to continue to work with him and recommend you do as well.
Regardless of any social position one may take about evictions or reclamation of investment property, the reality is that the presence of tenants changes the value of property and your ability to buy, sell, and finance that property. An effective negotiation between landlord and tenant can be a mutually beneficial arrangement, and Daniel understands the law in a way that will allow you to make the best decision possible based on your goals, while keeping your integrity intact.
Whether contacting Daniel for a brief initial consultation for information about options, or engaging Daniel to carry out an Owner Move-In Eviction, negotiated tenant buyout, or other landlord/tenant matter, he's one of the best out there. Daniel will provide you with options about to handle your matter, help you assess which option will best meet your needs, and carry out the complex legal tasks needed to reach your goal.
Philip Johnson
and Pacific Realty Ventures
As we were operating without a buyer's agent, we were particularly interested in having someone on our team with deep technical expertise for multi-family residential real estate matters and an appreciation for SF-specific nuances. We felt well supported on this matter.
Scheduling, billing and follow-up communications were also very smoothly handled. Great experience.
They have been a consistent source of reliable, helpful and constructive advice to me and my family for the last 7 years.
We have had multiple tenants enter and leave our rental property and the process has been smooth and and straightforward for both parties given the initial guidance provided by the Bornstein team when constructing our lease agreements and thinking through how to manage risks and respectful treatment of tenants. We remain very appreciative.
Daniel is efficient, straightforward, and far too busy to waste anyone’s time dragging out a case just to increase billing. Instead, he works to resolve matters quickly, effectively, and with the client’s best interest at heart.
Don’t be fooled by the big names of larger firms. In my experience, they often put their own pocketbook before your needs. If you want someone who will truly look out for you, Daniel is the person to go to.
I practice residential property management in San Mateo County (SF Peninsula) but have one property in San Francisco. When it came time to return the possession of the home to the owner we consulted Daniel Bornstein, as he is well known to be the one of the best lawyers in the industry for the entire San Francisco Bay Area.
He is very knowledgeable and patient. Would definitely use Bornstein law again.
Everyone worked like a well oiled machine, being well cooperative, knowledgeable, and organized throughout the process. They consistently worked to attend to any questions, and concerns I may have had.
They educated me every step of the way in the steps that were gonna be taken from court dates to evictions. I was consistently kept informed throughout our time working together.
They quickly took action when necessary while still keeping things calm, and professional. I’d definitely recommend Bornstein Law to anyone having issues with real estate law, they’re definitely the way to go!
For any new real estate investor interested in considering a purchase in any rent controlled city, Bornstein is a first stop for the client to understand what owning property in these cities entails.
Always patient, and ready to help, at my company we feel fortunate to have such a strong legal team in our corner.
He is articulate, compassionate, while being professional and following the laws of the courts when it comes to assisting landlords in the ever changing climate of the rental housing business.
Daniel generously gives his precious time when he can and provides lectures and presentations to the community at large. He recently did one for The Rental Housing Association of Southern Alameda County to glowing feedback from landlords across the cities in AC that attended.
Thank you Daniel and staff, we appreciate you!
I have dealt with some pretty shady characters in tough situations, but those were only a training ground for my adventures as an SF property owner and landlord. If you are a multi-unit property owner in SF, you are a target by tenants, contractors and the city itself to get as much of your money as possible by whatever means necessary. The tactics they will use range the full gamut of bullying to vandalism, flat-out dishonesty and threats - even if you are extremely kind and respectful in your dealings (maybe especially so). This is why you MUST have the BEST attorney representing you in all of your legal property affairs in SF. There is no exception.
Daniel provided consultation to me when shopping for real estate in SF. He helped me make important decisions that impacted financing, negotiations, and other strategic factors which will ultimately impact me and my family for many years to come.
Daniel represented me in a lawsuit with a contractor who was trying to leverage a lien to extort money for services not rendered and/or rendered poorly. Daniel saved me thousands of dollars and put my mind at ease with sound advice.
Daniel also represented me in several tenant issues. These types of issues can be very tricky in San Francisco, because the laws and regulations in place to protect people who need assistance are often abused by those who do not need or qualify for the same support. Again, he saved me tens of thousands of dollars and kept me in the power position so I could make sure everyone was treated fairly. His consultations and representation helped me do more than just accomplish my goals - I exceeded my goals and added value to my investments.
Collaborating with Daniel was an experience of witnessing mastery in SF real estate law. He was quick to respond and concise in his consultation - he will not waste your time which ultimately saves you money. Daniel is a walking encyclopedia of SF property law - he is up to date with all of the silly and intricate exceptions one must abide by in order to navigate the systems in place. He is a strategic genius: Daniel was always several steps ahead of everyone in the process allowing us to maneuver the issues that came up with much more adaptability than our opponents.
It is very simple: Daniel Bornstein is the attorney to go to when needing representation for real estate concerns in SF. He will do everything RIGHT with professionalism, respect and a deep understanding of all factors involved with your case. In my experience working with Daniel, I was able to make it through some very challenging experiences while maintaining composure, respect and value for all parties involved.