San Francisco Apartment Association

Education

Select a link to learn about our current Education offerings:

For information about classes offered in the past, visit our education archive page.


Cancellation policy
If you register for an SFAA class and need to cancel you must provide at least 72 hours' notice in order to receive a full refund.

Landlord Rights and Responsibilities taught in Español

The San Francisco Apartment Association and SF Housing Foundation are offering a free class on Landlord Rights and Responsibilities taught in Español for property owners who speak Spanish as a first language.

This class will be taught by J.J. Panzer of Real Property Management and translated into Español by Perla Cantu of Fried and Williams.

Details: Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 p.m.
The Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, SF CA 94110

Fee: FREE

Please call Charley Goss at the SFAA at (415) 255-2288 x.14 for questions or to RSVP today.

Sub-tenancy Class

Find out what interaction, if any, you should have with subtenants and subsequent occupants. Are there legal notice requirements? Is 6.14 relevant today? Under what circumstances may rent be adjusted? This course examines in-depth current sub-tenancy laws and recommended procedures.

This course counts toward Continuing Education Credits, and is taught by Curtis Dowling and Dave Wasserman.

Details: Tuesday, May 21, 12:30 p.m.
Fort Mason Bldg C, room 205

Fee: $55 for SFAA members; $85 for non-members

For questions, contact Carol Cintas at 415-255-2288 ext 13 or carolyn@sfaa.org.

Credit Reporting Class

Taught by CBA, this class will include information on understanding credit/eviction reports and the application process, addressing screening criteria, using current rental forms, considering consumer’s rights, and applying the Red Flag Rules.

Details: This class is postponed due to a family emergency. We will post a new date and time soon. Please check back.

Fee: $55 for SFAA members; $95 for non-members

For questions, contact Carol Cintas at 415-255-2288 ext 13 or carolyn@sfaa.org.

CCRM Spring Property Management Series

SFAA's Spring 2013 Property Management Series starts Tuesday, May 21, and runs through Tuesday, July 23 at the Jewish Community Center, 3200 California Street, San Francisco. Each session starts promptly at 6 p.m.

This class is now sold out. Thank you.

This course will give you the knowledge you need to understand and perform the day to day tasks of property management. Make your resume stand out from others when interviewing.

Topics covered in this course include:

  • Preparing the Property for Market & Professional Leasing
  • The Move-In-Process, Rent Collection and Notices
  • Resident Issues and Ending the Tenancy
  • Professional Skills for Supervisors
  • Maintenance Management: Maintaining a Property
  • Liability/Risk Management: Protecting the Investment
  • Budget Development and Implementation
  • Fair Housing: It's the Law
  • Ethics & Property Management

Get more details here (PDF).

Contact Carol Cintas at 415-255-2288 ext 13 or carolyn@sfaa.org for more information.

Landlord 101

SFAA's popular Landlord 101 class provides property owners and managers with the latest best practices around beginning and ending tenancy.

Both Part 1 and Part 2 count toward CCRM continued education. This class is taught by Dave Wasserman and Clifford Fried.

Landlord 101 covers:

  • Part 1 - Beginning the tenancy
    Part I of the course covers tenant selection, the application process, signing the lease, security deposits, the move-in inspection, rent collection, enforcement of terms, notices, annual rent increases, interest payments on security deposits, and other aspects of tenant relations.
  • Part 2 - Ending the Tenancy
    Part II covers notices to vacate, initial inspections, move-out inspections, security deposit return, deductions, wear and tear, personal property abandonment, unit damage, eviction rules and process, and a rent control overview.

Details - Part 1: Tuesday, June 4, 12:30-3:30 pm
Fort Mason, Building C, Room C370

Fee: $55 for SFAA members; $100 for non-members

Details - Part 2: Tuesday, June 11, 12:30-3:30 pm
Fort Mason Bldg C, Room C362

Fee: $55 for SFAA members; $100 for non-members

For questions, contact Carol Cintas at 415-255-2288 ext 13 or carolyn@sfaa.org.

Representing Yourself in Small Claims Court

Clifford Fried will teach you how to prepare for and win in small claims court.

Clifford will be covering the process from start to finish, beginning with either filing the complaint or defending the complaint and filing a defendant’s claim. From there, he will cover gathering evidence and other aspects of trial preparation. The talk will then conclude with the trial presentation itself.

Details: July 7, 6:00 pm
Fort Mason, Building C, Room C370

Fee: $55 for SFAA members; $100 for non-members

For questions, contact Carol Cintas at 415-255-2288 ext 13 or carolyn@sfaa.org.