Eviction Defense Collaborative of San Francisco

The Bayview-Hunters Point Tenants’ Rights & Legal Clinic is relocating! Starting November 4, 2025, San Francisco tenants can find us Tuesdays 1 PM to 4: PM at the Bayview-Hunters Point YMCA. We are proud to partner with @HRCsf and @BayviewYMCA to help tenants.

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This year, the number of eviction filings in San Francisco has increased by more than 1,000 over last year. EDC's team of housing attorneys and our TRC partners are working overtime to protect San Franciscans from losing their housing - but the system is over capacity. ⬇️

Facing eviction can be overwhelming, but you have rights and options. Legal help at EDC can guide you through the process and protect your housing. 📚 Read our guide to know your rights: shorturl.at/TL2vy For free legal assistance, call EDC at (415) 659-9184

✨ Facing eviction? Here are 3 steps: 1️⃣ Don't move out; legal process needed. 2️⃣ Gather documents (notices, lease, receipts). 3️⃣ Seek help early—legal aid can delay eviction. You deserve support! For immediate assistance: 📞 (415) 659-9184 or legal@evictiondefense.org

For nearly 30 years, EDC has worked to prevent homelessness by providing free legal defense, rental assistance, and tenant education in San Francisco. As eviction rates rise, support is crucial. Learn how we can help you today. 🔗 shorturl.at/Gk8p3

Finding a new home after eviction is possible with the right support. In San Francisco, many landlords look beyond past difficulties. EDC helps renters understand their rights and prepare strong applications for safe housing. You deserve housing, and you’re not alone!

Accessing rental assistance in San Francisco can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone. There are real people ready to help you stay housed, even if you've faced setbacks. You deserve stability and support, start by reaching out.

EDC serves San Francisco's most vulnerable communities. This week, one of our clients was detained by ICE, preventing him from appearing in court, putting his case and housing at risk. If he cannot appear in court, he will be evicted. #StopEviction missionlocal.org/2026/02/sanfra…

Free tenant rights workshop for SoMa residents in the Leather & LGBTQ and Transgender Cultural Districts. Learn about your housing protections, available resources, and legal support options. Register: bit.ly/KYRtenantsSF Virtual option: bit.ly/KYRtenantsSF_Z…

This story topped the San Francisco Chronicle (@sfchronicle), highlighting a troubling trend: many tenants receiving eviction notices despite paying rent and following the rules. Language barriers and confusing processes can escalate cases quickly.

San Francisco’s housing crisis is about more than rising rents; it’s about continually living on the edge of potential eviction and related homelessness. Read this powerful piece to understand the human side of the crisis thedial.world/articles/news/…

Are you facing eviction or having trouble with your landlord? In addition to our main downtown clinic, EDC offers weekly clinics in Bayview-Hunters Point and the Mission neighborhoods. Find all the information in the images below and learn more here: evictiondefense.org/legal-assistan…

As we wrap up the SF Nonprofits Work campaign (and the year!), all of us at Eviction Defense Collaborative want to extend our deepest gratitude to our staff, partners, and the community we serve. We are honored to continue this mission together in the new year. #SFNonprofitsWork

This holiday season, we’re reminded of the importance of community and support. Nonprofits like EDC are a vital part of San Francisco’s Homelessness Response System: working together with care, accountability, and compassion to help residents facing housing challenges.

At EDC, we’re proud to join Year 2 of the SF Nonprofits Work campaign. As part of San Francisco’s Homelessness Response System, our organization provides essential services that support housing stability and long-term well-being. #SFNonprofitsWork

EDC joins with San Francisco safety net providers in mourning the loss of Alberto Rangel, a dedicated and beloved UCSF Social Worker. We mourn his loss and commit to carrying forward his spirit of service, kindness, and advocacy for our city’s most vulnerable.

This GivingTuesday, our work continues to protect housing as a human right. At EDC, we aid those facing eviction with compassion and legal support. 💛 Join us this GivingTuesday. 🔗 Donate at shorturl.at/O9fYO

Join us for an inclusive workshop on tenant housing rights in San Francisco’s SoMa district. We’ll walk through key protections, bilingual support, and where to find legal resources if you need them. Full details in the flyer! We hope you can join us.

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San Francisco eviction cases just hit a 10-year high, with over 3,470 lawsuits filed in the past year. This isn’t just data. It’s families fighting to stay housed. EDC is defending tenants every day and pushing for policies that keep San Franciscans in their homes.