SERVICE
Report a complaint about a business or property owner
Report a business harming consumers or a property owner making buildings or neighborhoods unsafe.
City AttorneyWhat to know
Before you file
The City Attorney’s Office protects members of the public by investigating businesses that act unfairly or dishonestly. We also make sure buildings and homes follow building and planning codes and other laws.
Disclaimer
Reporting a complaint to us does not make us your attorney. We cannot be your personal lawyer or give you legal advice. Visit the San Francisco Law Library for information on finding a lawyer.
Contact the State Bar of California if you have a complaint about an attorney.
If your complaint is not about a business or property, you may need to contact a different department. Learn more about where to file other types of complaints.
Privacy
Your complaint can be anonymous, but we won’t be able to follow up with you about your complaint. If you give us your contact information, we may follow up for more details.
What to know
Before you file
The City Attorney’s Office protects members of the public by investigating businesses that act unfairly or dishonestly. We also make sure buildings and homes follow building and planning codes and other laws.
Disclaimer
Reporting a complaint to us does not make us your attorney. We cannot be your personal lawyer or give you legal advice. Visit the San Francisco Law Library for information on finding a lawyer.
Contact the State Bar of California if you have a complaint about an attorney.
If your complaint is not about a business or property, you may need to contact a different department. Learn more about where to file other types of complaints.
Privacy
Your complaint can be anonymous, but we won’t be able to follow up with you about your complaint. If you give us your contact information, we may follow up for more details.
What to do
How to file your complaint
Use the online form to report a business with unfair or dishonest practices that harms consumers.
You can also report a property that has unsafe living conditions or makes neighborhoods unsafe.