San Francisco Tenant Lawyers Who Will Fight For You Elke & Merchant LLP are tenant lawyers dedicated to protecting tenant rights throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We represent tenants in all types of actions against landlords, including eviction defense, Rent Board petitions, and affirmative lawsuits related to wrongful eviction, harassment, and habitability issues. Tom Elke and Alex Merchant have counseled thousands of Bay Area residents on tenant law and renters’ rights. They have helped clients secure millions of dollars and tried over twenty-five jury trials to verdict. Call us for a free consultation. (415) 294-4111.