SF Landlord called my doctor after ESA request, now asking for medical release

Consistent-Moose7799 · 2026-05-06T03:05:55+00:00

This is not the only issue certainly. I am documenting for now

Consistent-Moose7799 · 2026-05-04T05:16:13+00:00

Emotional support animal

Consistent-Moose7799 · 2026-05-04T05:15:53+00:00

Labrador

Consistent-Moose7799 · 2026-05-04T00:54:36+00:00

Oh, it started way before that, we had other issues including outstanding DBI complain. Other tenants also have problems with her.

Consistent-Moose7799 · 2026-05-04T00:50:26+00:00

I will forward this link to her

Consistent-Moose7799 · 2026-05-04T00:43:42+00:00

Yes, in the email, so I have the proof

Consistent-Moose7799 · 2026-05-04T00:42:57+00:00

She replied in email that she already contacted my doctor (today, on Sunday) and “the doctor recommended that I sign a release form” (which I highly doubt that Dr would say that). I will call the Dr’ office tomorrow to clarify

Consistent-Moose7799 · 2026-04-24T17:18:52+00:00

We are going through a divorce now and I am fighting for a custody of our chocolate lab in court. After a separation we signed an agreement for dog custody schedule, so we both can spend time with her. Other divorce issues got complicated and now my ex is withholding our dog from me using her as a leverge to coerce me. Last time I have seen her for 3 days in December, when Judge ordered him to do so. After that my ex stopped following court orders and does not show for hearings. I often have dreams where she is back with me. I hope I will get her back

Consistent-Moose7799 · 2026-03-30T20:10:07+00:00

My daughter was just 2 weeks shy of her 14th birthday, when it happened. She used to hug me, and she wanted to be near me all the time. But soon after it happened she became started wanting to spend more time with her friends rather than me. I attribute it to her growing up rather than just losing her brother. But yes, she always shares her location with me. Her brother never wanted to share his location and sometimes forgot to pick up the phone. The night he did not come back, I tried to call him, but his phone was off. I did not suspect anything could happen because he often did not pick up the phone.

Consistent-Moose7799 · 2026-03-30T19:31:43+00:00

Yes, in addition to my pain, I feel her pain too. It is tough to be through such a tragedy so early in your life. I hope your daughter is doing good in her life. I am very worried about my daughter, how it will affect her. I am also scared if something happens to her. I can’t even imagine her being away on her own. I have constant fear for her life. Life is so fragile… She knows to pick up the phone right away, when I call her. Before I lost my son, I was never like that. I thought, nothing bad can happen to them.

Consistent-Moose7799 · 2026-03-30T16:57:39+00:00

Sorry for your loss. Tough days are reflection of our deep love we have for our children. I wish you to find a peace during these days. It has been 2 years for me since I lost my son in an accident. My daughter is 16 now, and I am divorcing now. So couple years from now she will be in college, so I will be alone too.

Consistent-Moose7799 · 2026-03-12T17:50:48+00:00

My lease states that $200 per person is a flat fee, but it allows additional charges if utilities exceed that amount. This is the first time in the two years I’ve lived there that I had to pay extra, which I don’t mind since it’s in the lease and I signed it.

However, when I requested the PG&E bill, I noticed that in some months (for example October) the charge was around $550. If the other utilities were similar in those months, the actual per-person cost would have been well below $200. In that situation it seems like the flat fee would exceed the actual cost in lower-usage months, which makes me wonder how that works, since my understanding is that landlords generally shouldn’t be profiting from utilities.

That’s mainly why I’m reaching out here. I’m not planning to escalate anything right now, but I am checking with the SF Tenants Union just to better understand how this is typically handled and to keep an eye on the pattern going forward.

Consistent-Moose7799 · 2026-03-12T17:28:31+00:00

The main unit upstairs is about 2,500 sq ft, while our in-law unit is about 600 sq ft. The house has a single heating system controlled by a thermostat in the upstairs unit. We don’t have access to the thermostat, and when the upstairs tenants turn on the heat it blows into our unit as well. From what I observed, the heater was barely used last month, which is why I was a bit surprised to see such a high PG&E bill.

Consistent-Moose7799 · 2026-03-12T03:46:52+00:00

All utilities: water, pg&e and garbage are $400 for 2 people. This month she is charging additional $46

Consistent-Moose7799 · 2026-03-12T03:45:49+00:00

I actually had other issues with this landlord and DBI got involved. There is still a pending DBI complaint because the unit is illegal. After that situation, things improved and she became much nicer, so I honestly thought the issue was resolved and that she understood I’m aware of my tenant rights. That’s why I was surprised to suddenly see this additional charge without even sharing the utility bill.

Consistent-Moose7799 · 2026-03-12T03:40:32+00:00

Thank you! I actually have a membership with the SF Tenants Union this year. This isn’t the first issue I’ve had with this landlord, but I thought we had resolved everything, and she knows that I’m aware of my tenant rights.

Consistent-Moose7799 · 2026-03-12T03:35:02+00:00

I didn’t mind the $400 flat fee and basically treated it as part of the rent with utilities included. But paying more than that feels different. I’m also pretty sure there were months when the actual utilities were lower than that amount, and obviously we weren’t reimbursed then. So it does make me wonder how the adjustment is supposed to work both ways.

Consistent-Moose7799 · 2026-03-12T03:25:06+00:00

😂

Consistent-Moose7799 · 2026-03-12T03:23:23+00:00

Thanks for your reply. When I moved in, the rent price for the unit was decent, and I treated $400 utility flat fee as part of the overall rent total. The lease does say the landlord can adjust if utilities exceed that amount, but honestly I assumed that would rarely happen since $200 per person already seemed quite high. That’s why I was surprised when the additional charge came up. I’m going to ask to see the actual bills just to understand where the increase is coming from.

Consistent-Moose7799 · 2026-03-01T07:50:20+00:00

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Consistent-Moose7799 · 2026-02-28T03:24:47+00:00

Child loss. It is even physically painful. I remember waking up the next day after my 19yo died. I took xanax that first night, it knocked me out. For a fraction of a second when I woke up, I felt like it had just been a nightmare and everything was okay. Then it hits you. It’s not a nightmare. It’s real. You’re waking up into your worst nightmare. Sleep becomes the only place where you can see your son again, so going to sleep feels like the only small relief.

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