ABOUT BORNSTEIN LAW

Decades of experience. A singular focus on rental housing.

A lawyer who understands the business of rental housing.

Daniel Bornstein represents rental property owners, property managers, and real estate professionals throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

His practice encompasses the legal and practical issues that arise throughout the life of a tenancy—from landlord-tenant disputes and litigation to questions involving possession, tenancy management, and property operations.

As a real estate investor and broker of record for Bay Property Group, Daniel brings a business perspective to his legal practice. The question is not simply what the law allows, but what makes sense for the client, the property, and the investment.

A frequent speaker and educator, Daniel helps housing providers understand an increasingly complex regulatory environment, avoid preventable mistakes, and make informed decisions.


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The strength of our firm is the people who bring experience, judgment, and practical thinking to every client matter.

 

Behind every client matter is a team keeping the details organized, the communication moving, and the firm running.

Andrew Peranandam
Controller

 

Rajen Krishnan
Office Administrator

 

Patrick Woo
Paralegal

 

HOW WE PRACTICE
Good legal advice should solve the problem, not become part of it.

 

01 — Business Judgment
The law is only part of the equation. We consider the economics, risk, timing, and practical consequences of every strategy.

02 — Candid Advice
Clients deserve direct answers, including when the answer isn't the one they hoped to hear. We separate emotion from strategy and stay focused on the objective.

03 — Focused Expertise
Rental housing law is what we practice every day. When a matter requires expertise outside our lane, we say so—and help clients find the right counsel.

04 — Resolution Over Conflict
Our goal is not to enlarge a dispute. We consider time, risk, and attorneys' fees at every turn. We prefer five-minute chess to a four-hour game.

05 — Lowering the Temperature
Litigation is sometimes necessary, but it is rarely the first prize. Whenever practical, we look for leverage, negotiation, and a sensible path to resolution before heading to court.

06 — Zealous Advocacy
We can understand the circumstances on the other side without losing sight of whom we represent. Our job is to pursue the client's objective professionally and steadfastly.

EDUCATION IS PART OF THE PRACTICE
Better-informed housing providers make better decisions.

“My goal is to educate people to be able to make good decisions about their real estate investment and also to ensure compliance with the law.”
— Daniel Bornstein, quoted by KALW, 2014

Making complicated rules understandable.

Rental housing law is complex, and small mistakes can have significant consequences. Bornstein Law makes education a central part of its work by translating laws, regulations, and legal developments into practical guidance housing providers can actually use.

Through seminars, webinars, articles, legal updates, and practical resources, we help owners and property managers understand not only what the law says, but what it means for the decisions they make.

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When rental housing makes news, experience adds context.

Bornstein Law is regularly called upon by journalists to help explain the laws, disputes, and policy changes shaping Bay Area rental housing. Daniel Bornstein brings a property owner's perspective—and the practical context that often gets lost in the headlines.

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507 Polk St, Suite 410, San Francisco, CA 94102
410 7th St, Suite 203, Oakland, CA 94607

415-409-7611

contact@bornstein.law

 

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