San Francisco lawmakers look to double down on just cause eviction protections ahead of more lenient state laws . While dozens of cities have enacted emergency stopgap measures to forestall a binge of evictions on the eve of AB-1482, San Francisco is not satisfied with statewide protections. The City wants to use the political tailwinds to expand eviction controls to a huge stock of post-1979 buildings in San Francisco that would otherwise be exempt from both state and local rules. MORE ON OUR BLOG

From the desk of Daniel Bornstein

With the stroke of Mayor London Breed’s pen, unsuspecting rental property owners in San Francisco may be exposed to a new set of just cause eviction rules from which they are currently insulated. Although AB-1482 carves out an exemption for buildings erected within the past 15 years, this doesn’t cut the mustard for the Board of Supervisors, who have striven for a uniform standard of just cause eviction rules citywide. If signed by the Mayor, an estimated 35,000 rental units will be affected. We take on the subject and offer some takeaways here.  On another note, we applaud the San Francisco Task Force on Compulsive Hoarding for publishing a comprehensive report on an important issue that takes a toll on many individuals, rental property owners, and numerous health and safety departments and agencies. You can access its findings and recommendations on our updated page on this subject . Finally, we thank the many participants in our upcoming webinar on statewide rent caps and eviction controls and invite you to register here if you haven't already done so.

Report provides context and offers compassionate solutions for a vexing problem owners and property managers face. When untidiness and clutter rise to the level of hoarding, the rental property industry should proceed with caution in addressing this affliction, as it is categorized as a disability that demands "reasonable accommodations" under fair housing laws. A blue ribbon task force gives a glimpse into this illness and issues guidance. Learn more...

Join us for a riveting online discussion on sweeping legislation that will impact the rental housing industry After the collective moans about rising rents, epic commutes, and tenant displacement have been heard, AB-1482 becomes law on January 1st. We'll break the new law down in an easily digestible fashion and answer your questions.

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