Dear Landlords, As a reminder, California’s statewide rent control law (AB 1482) applies to most multi-family residential properties built more than 15 years ago that do not fall under local Rent Control. The law limits how much you can increase rent annually and restricts certain evictions. 🔺 New Allowable Rent Increase: Effective August 1, 2025… Read More
Why Budgeting Isn’t Optional–It’s Your Safety Net
May 22, 2025 by
Dear San Francisco Landlords, In a city where both charm and challenges are abundant, owning and managing property requires more than quick fixes and market savvy—it demands smart, long-term budgeting. Whether you own a 3-unit Edwardian or a 20-unit building in the Mission, budgeting is the difference between being prepared and being blindsided. When budgeting,… Read More
Call To Action: Contact Your SF Supervisors to Protect a Valuable Income Stream for SF Landlords
April 12, 2024 by
Pending Legislation Will Push the Burden of Paying for General Obligation Bonds onto Rental Property Owners You may not even notice the small Bond Passthrough amount that your tenants pay each month. Under current law, rental property owners receive a 50% passthrough rate for increases on their property tax bill related to voter-approved General Obligation… Read More
Using the Principles of Persuasion to Negotiate with Tenants
October 26, 2023 by
As the rental market continues to evolve, a new trend is emerging, one that might initially seem daunting but ultimately presents an opportunity for both landlords and tenants: the art of rent negotiation. In recent years, an increasing number of tenants are actively engaging in discussions about their lease, seeking more flexible terms or reduced… Read More
Enhance Common Areas to Attract Tenants
August 3, 2023 by
Common areas are an extension of tenants’ homes. Show them you care. Dear San Francisco Landlords, We hope this newsletter finds you well. As property owners and managers, we often focus on the inside of our apartments, ensuring they are updated and well-maintained for our tenants. However, it’s essential to remember that the common areas… Read More
How Lingsch Realty Saves You Money on Repairs and Improvements
February 13, 2023 by
While no property owner likes to see monthly expenses on their monthly accounting, they are unfortunately a part of owning investment property. While they may be frustrating, you may not see behind the scenes of how Lingsch Realty works hard to mitigate these expenses. Here is how: While owing investment property can be costly and… Read More
Out of Corruption Comes Windfall for Landlords
July 15, 2021 by
Under a settlement deal with San Francsico, Recology will refund a portion of rate hikes paid by Recology customers between 2017-2020 that disgraced Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru approved. During the City’s negotiations with Recology, Nuru allegedly accepted over $1 million in bribes from Recology.
Is Your Property a Good Investment?
May 18, 2021 by
While many of our clients are savvy investors, we have just as many clients who are just looking to pad their nest egg and think an investment property is a good option or inherited a property that they would like to keep in the family. Because a property is a tangible investment, you can see… Read More
New Legislation Creates A Housing Inventory And Requires Owners To Report Information About Their Units
March 12, 2021 by
Ordinance No. 265-20, which became effective on January 18, 2021, requires owners of residential housing units in San Francisco to begin reporting certain information about their units to the Rent Board. The Rent Board will use this information to create and maintain a “housing inventory” of all units in San Francisco that are subject to the Rent Ordinance.
2019 San Francisco Rent Board Rates
February 7, 2019 by
The March 1, 2019 – February 29, 2020 San Francisco Rent Board Rates have been released. They are as follows: Allowable Rent Increase 2.6% Security Deposit Interest 2.7% 2018-2019 Property Tax Rent Board Fees that Can Be Charged to Tenants $22.50 This is the largest allowable increase I have seen in my… Read More