Steven Adair MacDonald & Partners, PC is a distinguished San Francisco-based law firm specializing in landlord-tenant disputes and real estate law, with over 30 years of experience serving Northern California. The firm is recognized for its deep expertise in complex real estate litigation and its commitment to providing personalized, effective legal solutions for both property owners and tenants.
The firm adopts a practical, resolution-focused approach, emphasizing early settlement to save clients time and legal costs while protecting their rights and interests. Their team includes multiple Super Lawyers and a Rising Star, and managing partner Steven Adair MacDonald holds an AV Preeminent peer rating. They represent a diverse clientele including landlords, tenants, property managers, real estate investors, and homeowners, with services available in English and Cantonese.
Services Offered
- Eviction Process
- Commercial Landlord-Tenant Disputes
- Landlord Prerogatives
- Landlord-Tenant Law
- Landlord Rights
- Short-Term Rental Service Issues
- Tenant Background Screening
- Tenant’s Death Issues
- Unlawful Detainer Lawsuit
- Eviction Defense
- Fair Housing Issues
- Habitability Issues
- Housing Discrimination Laws
- Landlord’s Death Issues
- Pre-Trial Mediation
- Rent Control
- Lease Agreement Review
- Tenant’s Rights
- Tenant Safety and Landlord Liability
- Wrongful Eviction
- Ellis Act Evictions
- Just Causes for Eviction
- Squatter’s Rights
- Response to Notices
- California Real Estate Laws
- Defense Against City Code Enforcement Actions
- TIC Disputes
- Illegal Retaliatory Eviction
- Landlord Rent Calculator
- Landlord Disclosure to Tenants
- Lease Disputes
- Ending a Lease Agreement
- Mediation & Negotiation
- Moving Out/Proper Notice
- Proper Service of Notices
- Partition Actions
- Quiet Title Actions
- Property Owner Disputes
- Real Estate Purchase Disputes
- Security Deposit Disputes
- Tenant’s Rights to Landlord Repairs
- Real Estate Litigation
- HOA Disputes
The firm primarily serves clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California, with Cantonese language support available. Notable achievements include multiple attorneys being selected as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, and the publication of “Landlord-Tenant Solutions in California” by Steven Adair MacDonald.
