Navigating Owner Move-in Eviction in San Francisco
Hello,
I’m considering the purchase of a duplex in San Francisco that is currently tenant-occupied.
My goal is to occupy the larger top unit through an owner move-in eviction and share both the garage and backyard with the downstairs tenant while keeping their rent flat. The challenge is that the downstairs tenant currently has exclusive access to both the garage and backyard via their original lease agreement.
As a family, we’d need a reliable parking space and a place for our dog to play.
After reviewing public records, I saw that the lower unit was permitted in 2011. I’m curious whether that allows me to adjust the tenant’s rent to reflect their exclusive garage and backyard privileges. If not, how should I go about navigating this situation regarding access rights?
Would love to hear insights from the community. Thanks!