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Jarvis Initiative -- AKA Prop. 98 -- on June Ballot
Signature gatherers have received enough support to put the Jarvis Initiative, officially known as the California Property Owners and Farmland Protection Act, on the June ballot as Proposition 98.

Fire Department Inspection Fee
The San Francisco Fire Department recently decided that its yearly inspection of apartment buildings will now cost owners $150 per building, for nine-plus-unit buildings. Smaller buildings will not be charged.

New SFAA Lease Available
The San Francisco Apartment Association is proud to announce the release of its new rental agreement.

Survey on CAA
SFAA members recently received a survey regarding the effectiveness and benefits of CAA.

At the Board
Supervisor Chris Daly recently passed new legislation that requires sellers and buyers of apartment buildings to disclose to tenants what their rights are after the building is sold.

Northern California Rental Housing Conference and Expo
CAA’s Northern California Rental Housing Conference and Expo will be held April 22-23, 2008, in Santa Clara.

Solar Power Subsidy
San Francisco’s Public Utilities Commission approved new subsidies for residents and businesses that install solar power in the city.

Berkeley Rent Board Scandal Ends with Plea Agreement
Berkeley Rent Board member Chris Kavanagh has finally acknowledged what Alameda County prosecutors have been claiming for months: that he lived in Oakland when he ran for and held his board seat.