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To email a question to us, check instructions in the column to the right.	Housing Rights Committee offers counseling on tenants rights issues in San Francisco only. If you're having a problem (such as illegal rent increase, eviction, etc.), we can offer help. For a quick and easy guide to some of the issues that most commonly affect tenants, click the topics below. If you need more help, call our hotline or drop into the office. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 1-5pm, 427 South Van Ness/15th, (415) 703-8644. Email: info@hcsf.org. If you email, please include whether you're in an apartment, house or condo, if it's under rent control and a contact number in case we need to call you. Thanks. Building for Sale/foreclosure Know your rights when your building is for sale or under foreclosure. Español Para información sobre los derechos de los inquilinos. Eviction Questions about evictions? Received a three-day or other notice? Heat Issues Your landlord is legally obligated to provide heat. Landlord Can't A landlord can't lock out a tenant or enter without written notice. Noise Issues What is acceptable and what is not. Rent Board Want to know more about the Rent Board? Rent Increases How much can a landlord raise the rent each year? Resources Addresses, phones and emails that can help tenants. Repair Issues What can a tenant do to get repairs done in his/her apartment? Roommate/Subletting Can a tenant sublet? What is a subtenant? What rights do roommates have? Section 8/ Public Housing For information on Section 8 and public housing. Security Deposit What happens if my landlord doesn't return my deposit?

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