Tenant Counseling Program

With the ongoing eviction and housing affordability crisis in San Francisco, SOMCAN provides advice on basic tenant rights and referrals to tenant lawyers and other critical resources.

Where We Can Support You

  • Housing Safety & Disputes

    - Evictions
    - Harassment
    - Buyouts
    - Roommates
    - Rent Increases
    - Landlord and tenant mediation
    - Habitability issues and getting your landlord to repair your unit

  • Counseling

    - Advice on fair housing and discrimination
    - Translation and interpretations in Tagalog and English
    - Connecting with Tenant lawyers
    - Rental Assistance application

Resources

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Still Need to Apply for Covid-19 Rental Assistance?
Still Need to Apply for Covid-19 Rental Assistance?

The Code Enforcement and Outreach Program (CEOP) at the Tenderloin Housing Clinic assists Tenderloin and SOMA residents in preparing application documents.

Update on Evection Protection
Update on Evection Protection

State law continues to provide special protections for renters, and the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program is still available.

Are You Behind on Rent?
Are You Behind on Rent?

If you need assistance with rent or an eviction, seek help before the deadline.

San Francisco & State Emergency Rental Assistance Program
San Francisco & State Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Learn the steps to submit your SF Rent Help application for San Francisco tenants!

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