Another month, another normal, another way we can adapt to the new rental market landscape. While it seems like moves from layoffs and to be closer to family have leveled off, this month we saw a lot of moves from tenants who realize their work environment will continue to be their own couch for the… Read More
How to Handle Requests for Service Animals, Pets and Emotional Support Animals
November 22, 2019 by
The secret of how tenants can get their pets deemed Emotional Support Animals is out. Tenants have figured out that they can easily find a counselor, psychologist or doctor who will prescribe an ESA for any range of ailments. Most commonly, this is done with an Internet search and the tenant paying an unscrupulous therapy… Read More
Changes to San Francisco Tenant Ordinances
August 31, 2017 by
Dear Investment Property Owners: I hope you are all having a great summer. There have been several changes to San Francisco Tenant ordinances as of late. Please take the time to read the below so you understand the changes and are able to comply. Ellis Act Backlash: The Supreme Court shut down the… Read More
Action Required: Write Your State Assemblymen to Stop AB1506
March 15, 2017 by
Greetings! Lawmakers have introduced a bill to repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, landmark legislation that exempts new construction and single-family homes from local rent control laws. AB 1506 was introduced Friday, Feb. 17, the last day to propose bills in the 2017 California Legislature. Assemblymen Richard Bloom, D-Santa Monica; Rob Bonta, D-Oakland; and David Chiu, D-San… Read More
Happy Holidays! Guest Post: Generate Revenue by Going Green
December 19, 2016 by
Happy Holidays! As we all rush into the holidays, I would like to take a moment to honor the victims of the Ghost Ship fire. While the loss of all the young lives is deplorable, may this incident serve all property owners as a reminder to be vigilant about their properties’ conditions regardless of the… Read More
Update on Submeter Bill
August 22, 2016 by
Greetings! Senate Bill 7 is a bill that governs water submeters in new apartment construction. The bill, which is a win for landlords, has progressed through the legislative process and is now in front of the Assembly. The bill will allow landlords to passthough water costs to tenants. This will result in cost savings for… Read More
Fire Prevention and Proposed Sprinkler Ordinance
July 14, 2016 by
First off, I would like to thank everyone who reached out regarding the fire at Mission and 29th Streets on Saturday, June 18. Thankfully, my building and business were on different blocks, but my heart goes out to the businesses and residents who were displaced by the fire. No one was hurt in the fire…. Read More
California Apartment Association Working to Passthrough Legislation to Support Landlords
April 25, 2016 by
The California Apartment Association is working with the California State Legislature to passthrough legislation that would benefit landlords. Several pro-housing bills made progress this week by making their way out of their respective committees. Legislation affecting density, including the legalization of in-law units, is included in the legislation, which would make it easier for property owners… Read More
San Francisco’s Proposed Mandatory Facade Inspection Ordinance
December 1, 2015 by
The city is considering a new ordinance that would require regular facade inspection for older buildings. There is currently no requirement in the San Francisco Building Code for regular facade inspections and maintenance. On October 24, 2014, Mayor Ed Lee introduced a proposed ordinance that would amend Chapter 16 of the San Francisco Building Code… Read More
Sign Petition to Oppose Senator Leno’s Ellis Act Bill, SB 364
April 17, 2015 by
On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing rejected SB 364, Mark Leno’s Ellis Act bill, by a 6-5 vote. Thanks to your amazing action and the great work of our coalition partners, we defeated SB 364 in its first Senate hearing! Unfortunately, Leno still has the opportunity to bring back the bill for… Read More