Dear San Francisco Property Owners: The June 5 statewide election promises to be as contentious as ever for landlords and tenant advocates. With important measures and legislation-driving candidates on the ballot, as a landlord you need to vote and vote wisely. Find the San Francisco Apartment Association’s slate card with their recommendations here. This is… Read More
Three Proposed Laws Landlords Need to Write Their Legislators About
On the heels of last year’s successful defeat of a series of tenant-friendly laws, Democratic Assemblymen David Chiu of San Francisco, Richard Bloom of Santa Monica and Rob Bonta of Alameda have introduced legislation proposing new tenant protections. The following laws, which aim to make it harder to evict tenants and extend timelines before evictions… Read More
Changes to San Francisco Tenant Ordinances
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
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
New Fire Safety Ordinance
In August 2016, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed new legislation aimed at promoting fire and life safety, reducing the risk of fires and preventing property damage from fires. The new laws, which have been incorporated into the San Francisco Fire Code, establish new requirements for residential building owners. The new requirements include having… Read More
Happy Holidays! Guest Post: Generate Revenue by Going Green
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