Elke & Merchant LLP specializes in tenant focused real estate matters in the San Francisco Bay Area, representing renters in eviction defenses, lease disputes, habitability concerns, and Rent Board petitions. The firm combines in-depth knowledge of local housing regulations with strategic advocacy to protect tenants during time-sensitive tenancy issues. Clients benefit from clear guidance, practical solutions, and responsive communication throughout the case lifecycle.

The firm promotes a reputation for aggressive, dedicated, and proven results in protecting tenant rights. Attorneys Tom Elke and Alex Merchant bring practical experience handling eviction defenses, harassment claims, and habitability disputes, and they pursue favorable outcomes through negotiation, motions, and when necessary, trial.

Clients receive attentive service with tailored consultations, transparent explanations of options, and consistent updates as cases progress. The firm focuses on tenant empowerment by helping clients understand legal choices and the potential outcomes of eviction defenses, Rent Board matters, and related disputes.

About Elke & Merchant LLP—San Francisco Tenant Lawyers

Founded in 2013


Practice areas
Real Estate
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Real Estate

Elke & Merchant LLP concentrates its Real Estate practice on representing tenants in eviction defenses, lease disputes, habitability concerns, and Rent Board petitions, applying knowledge of local housing regulations to protect housing rights and secure timely resolutions.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Lawsuits & Disputes

Elke & Merchant LLP handles tenant related litigation, pursuing wrongful eviction claims, harassment remedies, and habitability disputes, leveraging courtroom experience to achieve favorable remedies, damages, and settlements.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency
Dispute Prevention & Pre-Litigation

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