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Legal Questions & Advice

We are not attorneys. SBRPA's staff is NOT allowed to answer ANY legal question. SBRPA staff can only answer questions about SBRPA legal forms.

Why?  SBRPA's insurance policy and Board strictly prohibits staff from answering legal questions, such as offering guidance on a problem you are having with a tenant. 

Unfortunately, over the past 3 years the laws have become so complex that there is no general answer to a legal question. There are many possible answers depending upon the unit's geographic location, exemption status, if you have proof of  applicable legal notifications to tenants (i.e., exemption, one-year lease requirement) etc.

For LEGAL QUESTIONS  - such as a problem with a tenant - attend a SBRPA program where attorneys provide answers to general questions.

Or contact the following for free advice: 

* Rental Housing Mediation  (805) 564-5420

* Legal Aid Foundation of SB County  (805) 963-6754

ATTORNEYS: Contact us for list of attorney referrals. Also, attorney Betty Jeppesen offers SBRPA Members a special 15 minute initial consultation rate of $100. PH: (805) 450-1789 or e-mail: Jeppesenlaw@gmail.com

Contact

123 W. Padre Street, Suite D
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
United States

805.687.7007

LEGAL QUESTIONS?  

SBRPA's staff is NOT allowed to answer ANY legal question (i.e. questions about a tenant issue). SBRPA staff can only answer questions about SBRPA forms. For answers to legal questions, click the link above. 

Office Visits by appointment only.
SBRPA's office building outside doors are locked at all times for security. If you plan to visit the office, please contact us in advance so we can unlock the door for you! Email admin@sbrpa.org or call 805-687-7007.

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