Experiencing other forms of harassment

In Oakland, there are harassment protections called the Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO). This ordinance protects tenants in Oakland who live in:

  • Buildings built before 2014
  • Live in facilities that do NOT include transitional housing, hospitals, facilities, non-profit run shelters or nursing homes.

It allows tenants to enforce their rights by:

1. Documenting the harassment they are experiencing
2. Providing an avenue to sue the landlord through small claims court if the harassment doesn’t stop within 15 days of sending a letter, UNLESS the landlord’s violation is intentional and demonstrates a willful disregard for the comfort, safety, or wellbeing of the tenant(s).

Which of these is true for you?