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DBI Passes Big Fee Increases
Fees for a wide range of permit services will be going up, according to a fee adjustment proposal recently approved by DBI’s Building Inspection Commission.

Newsom Calls for Investigation into DEA Letters to Landlords
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom wrote the U.S. House Judiciary Committee demanding an investigation into what he called “sensational threatening” letters that the Drug Enforcement Agency sent to landlords in December 2007.

Supervisors Approve Market-Octavia Plan
After nearly eight years in the planning process, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors recently approved the Market-Octavia plan, which will bring thousands of new housing units to the upper Market area.

Tropical Blast Trade Show September 22
On September 22, 2008, the San Francisco Apartment Association will hold its annual boutique tradeshow—Tropical Blast.

Second Annual SFAA Trophy Awards November 13
SFAA’s second annual Trophy Awards will be held at the Palace Hotel on November 13, 2008.

Economic Stimulus Package Includes Leasehold Improvements Provision
The Economic Stimulus Act, signed by President George Bush on February 13, 2008, included two tax provisions that will provide benefits to small businesses.

NAA Expo June 26-28
The National Apartment Association’s annual Education Conference and Exposition will be held at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando from June 26-28, 2008.