This month:
Tropical Blast Trade Show
Fort Mason, Building A
Monday, Aug. 18, 2008
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
(Tropical Blast takes the place of our regular General Membership meeting this month.)
The 2008 SFAA Trophy Awards are coming Nov. 13. Learn more and nominate a business or individual today!
Our annual boutique tradeshow is coming Sept. 22 and covers all facets of the multifamily housing industry. Includes free classes for SFAA members.
Features
Be in Compliance: New Decking Requirements
by Tim Carrico
Turn That Racket Down!: Controlling Noise in Existing Multifamily Buildings
by Steve Saarman
Local Winner Takes Home the Maintenance Gold
by Emily Landes
Making Sense of California’s New Building Code
by Lucy Armentrout
Columns
On the Level
In Our Inflationary Times, Craigslist Could Be the Answer
by Terry Meany
Sacramento Report
Legislative Deadlines Force Action in Sacramento
by Monica Guillén
Community Spotlight
Asian Neighborhood Design: Building Housing and Opportunities
by Emily Landes
Legal Corner Q & A
Offer Buyouts Sooner Rather than Later
by Various Authors
Planning Ahead
Finally, an Answer on Billboard Rights
by M. Brett Gladstone
The 2-4 World
Most Small Buildings Out of Reach for Income Properties
by Erika Burke
The Real Deal
Realistic Pricing Brings in the Offers
by Mark Bonn and Mirella Webb
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Newsom Signs New DBI Fee Ordinance
Mayor Gavin Newsom signed a new fee ordinance for the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection that was passed unanimously by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors on July 16.
Coming Soon: Garbage Police?
Mayor Gavin Newsom has proposed a new inspection program to make sure that San Francisco residents are sorting their refuse correctly.
Court of Appeal Finds in Favor of Landlords
A new published decision strengthens the ability of landlords to quickly have lawsuits dismissed where the tenant’s claim is based upon a wrongful eviction arising out of the service of an eviction notice.
Back to the Drawing Board for Water Passthrough
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Land-Use Committee has tabled Supervisor Michela Alioto-Pier’s measure to pass some of the increased costs of water onto tenants.
Tropical Blast Trade Show September 22
On Monday, September 22, 2008, the San Francisco Apartment Association will hold its annual boutique trade show at Fort Mason.
Second Annual SFAA Trophy Awards November 13
SFAA’s second annual Trophy Awards will be held at the Palace Hotel on November 13, 2008.