Guide dogs for the blind have long enjoyed special legal status. But some critics argue that San Francisco is too liberal in licensing these service animals, saying they can interfere with guide dogs and pose a threat to public safety.

This topic was covered in a recent SF Weekly article and was the focus of KQED's Forum program on June 19. Learn more and listen here.

SFAA members have successfully influenced the San Francisco Fire Department's proposed new Lock Box program.

It is our understanding that the program has been turned into a voluntary program as opposed to a mandated program. Learn more.

Property owners win latest round in Daly rent proposal package
Final hearing June 23.

 SFAA and industry prevail!
Superior Court Rules Award of Attorney Fees to Tenants Unconstitutional Under Proposition M.

 Daly's Renter's Economic Relief Package
Outcome of May 18 Land Use Committee hearing on three proposals

 Landlords Slashing Rents for SF Apartments
SFAA Executive Director Janan New was interviewed by KRON for a recent news story about the state of rentals in SF.

 Renters rejoice: Prices falling citywide
SFAA Executive Director Janan New was interviewed by The Examiner for a March 30 news story about the state of rentals in SF.

 Beyond Overwhelmed (pdf)
A report on "The Impact of Compulsive Hoarding and Cluttering in San Francisco" from the San Francisco Task Force on Compulsive Hoarding.

 Resident Rent Ordinance proposed changes:

From SFAA Apartment magazine

A “Mobile” Ruling

New Fees for Small Buildings

Avalos Introduces Eviction Protections

Are You in the Zone?

Required Hazard and Maintenance Class June 11

How Low Will It Go?

Ammiano Takes On Ellis Act

Water Rates Up July 1

Unemployment Up, Rents Down