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Passthroughs and Raising Rents

Rent Board mysteries revealed. The Rent Ordinance contains many options for increasing tenants' rent and recouping expenses that most landlords don’t take advantage of. Come and learn what some of the little-used increases are and how to apply for them as well as learn about other Rent Board rules that often confound even the savviest landlords.

Confused about how to calculate security deposit interest? Wondering how to increase a tenant’s rent when you haven’t done it for several years? Worried you’ve increased a tenant’s rent too much and don’t know what to do about it? Want to know what the Rent Board fee is and how to collect it from your tenants? Join the club! Even some seasoned property managers (and even lawyers) don’t know some of the ins and outs of dealing with these issues.

Hours count towards CCRM continued education.

Topics include:

Overview of the Rent Ordinance and Rent Board
Overview of options for increasing rents. (Annual/Banked, Bonds, Utility, Cap. Imp., O&M).
Options for Increasing Rents
- Annual and Banked increases. How to calculate, what to do when you’ve increased too much, definition of null and void increases.
- Bond Passthroughs (water and general)
- Utility Petition (PG&E)
- Capital Improvement Petitions
- O&M Petitions’
- Other options: Comparables petition, 1.21, etc.
Calculating Security Deposit Interest
Charging for Rent Board Fee

This class will be taught by Kim Boyd Bermingham of Rent Board Passthroughs.

Details: Wednesday, July 20, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Fort Mason

Fee: $35 for SFAA members; $55 for non-members

Registration no longer available

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

Landlord 101 with Dave Wasserman and Curtis Dowling

SFAA's popular two-part Landlord 101 class provides property owners and managers with the latest best practices around beginning and ending tenancy. Landlord 101 is taught by Dave Wasserman, one of SF's top Real Estate attorneys.

Both of these classes count toward CCRM continued education.

Part I - Beginning the tenancy
Tenant selection. Application process. Signing the Lease. Security deposits. Move-in inspection. Rent Collection. Enforcement of terms. Notices. Annual rent increases. Interest payments on security deposits. Tenant Relations.

Details: Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 12:30-3:30 pm
Fort Mason Bldg C, room 205

Fee: $55 for SFAA members; $75 for non-members

Part II - Ending the Tenancy
Notices to vacate. Initial Inspections. Move-out inspections. Security deposit return. Deductions. Wear and tear. Personal property abandonment. Unit damage. Eviction rules and process. Rent Control overview.

Details: Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 12:30-3:30 pm
Fort Mason Bldg C, room 205

Fee: $55 for SFAA members; $75 for non-members

Pre-registration required. Register today by contacting Carol Cintas at 415-255-2288 ext 13 or carolyn@sfaa.org.

Fair Housing Course

SFAA is once again hosting its class on the critical topic of Fair Housing taught by Craig Waddle.

Fair housing practices are not only ethical, they are good business. With discrimination complaints, undercover investigations, and fines and penalties on the rise, it is imperative that all owners and employees are trained to understand and abide by all federal, state and local laws regarding fair housing.

SFAA's Fair Housing Course will be Wednesday, May 5, 6-9 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center in San Francisco.

Cost is $85 for SFAA members.

The course will cover:

Fair housing law—past and present
Federal versus state fair housing laws
Children, families and fair housing
Accommodating the disabled
Fair housing exemptions
Legal marketing and advertising techniques
Leasing do’s and don’ts
Making policies, procedures and decisions
Proper leasing and rental procedures

Can you afford to make a costly mistake?

Landlord 101 with Dave Wasserman and Curtis Dowling

Part I Beginning the tenancy
Tenant selection. Application process. Signing the Lease. Security deposits. Move-in inspection. Rent Collection. Enforcement of terms. Notices. Annual rent increases. Interest payments on security deposits. Tenant Relations.

Thursday, March 4, 2010
1:00-3:30 pm

Part II Ending the Tenancy
Notices to vacate. Initial Inspections. Move-out inspections. Security deposit
return. Deductions. Wear and tear. Personal property abandonment. Unit damage. Eviction rules and process. Rent Control overview.

Thursday, March 11, 2010
1:00-3:30 pm

Member Cost
$55 per person per class
$100 for both classes

Classes held at Fort Mason, pre-registration required. Contact Lisa at SFAA to register or complete this form:

First Name

Last Name

Business

Address

City

State

Zip

Telephone

Class selection

Enter number of registrants
for each class

	Part I Beginning the Tenancy
	Part II Ending the Tenancy

No. of Units owned/managed

Credit card

Visa Mastercard

Card Number

Card Name

Expiration Date

Compliance with EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule

SFAA is happy to announce that the California Apartment Association has created a new strategic alliance with Benchmark Environmental Engineering to provide the new mandatory EPA training to CAA members.

Course overview

The course is a one-day (eight-hour) class that explains how to comply with EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule. Subjects that will be covered include:

health effects,
regulations,
lead-safe work practices,
containment,
cleaning, and record keeping.

The RRP class will be conducted in accordance with the EPA accredited model course in a manner that each student is able to understand with little or no knowledge of lead-based paint.

When: February 18th from 8:00-5:00 p.m.
Where: Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
Fee: $ 225 until January 29th

For information about who should take this class and who needs to be certified, please visit the EPA website here.

Background

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revised its Lead-Based Paint Renovation and Repair Regulations and now requires property owners and management companies to implement lead-safe work practices and certification training for paid contractors and maintenance professionals working in pre-1978 housing.

The new CAA/Benchmark offering is the mandatory EPA-accredited training course that will certify workers as required under the new law for anyone who disturbs lead-coated surfaces during repair or renovation of pre-1978 housing.

Specifically, any company that employs workers who perform tasks covered by this rule must be accredited, ie, must be registered as a Certified Renovation Firm.

Property management companies and owners performing renovations or repairs on pre-1978 housing are required to become a Certified Renovation Firm to be in compliance with federal law. (See Note at the end of the memo regarding the process for members to become a Certified Renovation Firm)

How many employees are required to be “Certified Renovators” in order for a company to be an EPA Certified Renovation Firm? Given that a “certified renovator” must be present during setup and cleanup activities as well as have direct supervision of all activities that disturb lead coated surfaces during repair of pre-1978 housing, the answer as to how many employees should be “certified renovators” is directly related to the number of units and buildings within the company’s portfolio and the “certified renovator’s” job responsibilities.

Given EPA’s increased enforcement activities, which include the revocation of a certification for failing to adhere to lead-safe supervision, it is recommended that property management companies and owners who employee maintenance personnel insure that a significant proportion of their maintenance staff be “Certified Renovators.”

For more information, contact Vanessa Khaleel at 415-255-2288 ext 16 or vanessa@sfaa.org.

Three-Day Notices Class

Are you sure that you are preparing and serving three-day notices correctly? Did you know that you can’t including parking charges or late fees? How are you serving the notice? Do you have proof of receipt? A three-day notice is just a piece of paper if it’s not completed properly and you don’t have follow through.

SFAA will be presenting a class on "Three-Day Notices" at Fort Mason on Fri., Nov. 6, 11:30 a.m.

The class will be taught by Attorney Cindy Lee and Jo Biel of Eviction Assistance. Jo and Cindy have been processing three-day notices for more than 25 years. Come learn the pitfalls of preparing and serving these notices.

Cost is $55 for SFAA members; $75 for non-members.

Register today by completing our secure form or by contacting Vanessa Khaleel at 415-255-2288 ext 16 or vanessa@sfaa.org.

Property Management Series

SFAA's Fall 2009 Property Management Series starts August 27 and runs through October 29 at the Jewish Community Center in San Francisco.

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.

Get details and registration information here (PDF).

Learn more about the California Certified Residential Manager professional certification program, including required and elective courses.

Special thanks to our CCRM teachers:

J.J. Panzer
Stephanie Gordon
Craig Waddle
Art Swanson
Michelle Horneff-Cohen

Landlord 101 with Dave Wasserman and Curtis Dowling

Member Cost
$75 per person per class
$150 for both classes

Subtenants Class

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Fort Mason building C
Fee: Members $55, Non-members $80

Our Sub-tenants class helps answer the many questions associated with this topic, including:

What do you do when your tenant announces they are moving in a new sub-tenant?
Are you still serving 6.14 notices?
Do 6.14 notices still need to be served now that Costa-Hawkins, a state law, governs rent increases when the last original tenant vacates?
Should landlords subscribe to the higher requirements of 6.14 in light of a state law's pre-emption over local legislation?
What happens if you serve a 6.14 and then seek to increase rent under Costa-Hawkins?

Taught by Dave Wasserman and Curtis Dowling, two of SF's top Real Estate Attorneys.

vanessa@sfaa.org

Resident Screening Class

May 8, 2009 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Fort Mason Center

Member Fee: $60
Non member Fee: $75

In this class we will review:

Pre-screening and Screening the Applicants
Processing Applications
Discrimination and Fair Housing
Drafting Credit Policy and Credit Reports
How to Read Consumer Credit Reports
Denial, Adverse Action, Conditional Acceptance

vanessa@sfaa.org

Crime and Responsibility Class

May 15, 2009 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Fort Mason Center

Member Fee:$60
Non member Fee: $75

In this class we will review:

Crime and Responsibility
The tenets of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
How to Prepare Multi-Housing Property to Prevent Crime
The Role of the Property Manager in Maintaining the Neighborhood
Community Programs
Screening Tips
Lease Agreements and Community Policies
Narcotics and Gangs
Recognizing and Dealing with Illegal Activity
Enforcing Policies and Eviction Procedures
Your Responsibility in Building Rapport with the City, State and Government Agencies
Owner Liability
Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders
Megan’s Law and its Challenges

To register for this class, contact Vanessa Khaleel at 415.255.2288 x16 or vanessa@sfaa.org.

How to Raise Rents in San Francisco

SFAA is sponsoring two educational seminars on the important topic of "How to Raise Rents in San Francisco."

How to Raise Rents in San Francisco - Overview
with Michelle Horneff-Cohen and Elizabeth Miller of Property Management Systems

Owning and managing property in San Francisco can be challenging! This overview course will help you learn how to utilize the many ways owners may increase their rental revenue lawfully under the San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance and help avoid the most commonly made mistakes.

Topics include:

Increasing rental rates utilizing the Annual Allowable Percentage and Banked Increases
Bond Measure Passthroughs
Utility Passthroughs
Water Bond Passthroughs
Learn how and when to complete required paperwork for Operating and Maintenance Petitions and Capital Improvements

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Fee: $70
Location: Fort Mason

How to Raise Rents in San Francisco - Workshop
with Michelle Horneff-Cohen and Elizabeth Miller of Property Management Systems

Come learn hands-on how to apply the material presented in the overview course.

Learn about:

How to prepare an annual rent increase correctly
How a San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Hearing is conducted
Hands-On Review – bring your completed forms for review before filing

Thursday, March 26th 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Fee: $50
Location: Fort Mason

Pre-registration and payment in advance is required. For additional details or to register, contact Vanessa Khaleel, Education Director, at 415/2552288 x 16 or vanessa@sfaa.org.

Sub-tenants and 6.14 notices

SFAA is offering a new class about sub tenants to help answer the many questions associated with this topic, including:

What do you do when your tenant announces they are moving in a new subtenant?
Are you still serving 6.14 notices?
Do 6.14 notices still need to be served now that Costa-Hawkins, a state law, governs rent increases when the last original tenant vacates?
Should landlords subscribe to the higher requirements of 6.14 in light of a state law’s pre-emption over local legislation?
What happens if you serve a 6.14 and then seek to increase rent under Costa-Hawkins?

Come hear industry attorneys discuss this important issue:
Date: November 21st 2008
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Fort Mason building C
Fee: Members $50/ Non Members $75

Call 415-255-2288 x16 or email Vanessa@sfaa.org to enroll or complete this form:

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Landlord 101 with Dave Wasserman and Curtis Dowling

Member Cost
$75 per person per class
$150 for both classes

Classes held at Fort Mason, pre-registration required. Contact Vanessa at SFAA to register.

First Name

Last Name

Business

Address

City

State

Zip

Telephone

Class selection

Enter number of registrants
for each class

	Part I Beginning the Tenancy
	Part II Ending the Tenancy

No. of Units owned/managed

Credit card

Visa Mastercard

Card Number

Card Name

Expiration Date

CCRM - Spring 2008 Series

The Spring 2008 series will start in February. Don’t be left behind! Get details on courses here (PDF).

Cost:

Entire Series:
$680 SFAA Members, $880 Non-Members (includes Managing Rental Housing textbook, student guide course materials, binder, & application package; does not include the $50.00 application fee.)

Individual Courses:

$80 SFAA Members, $95 Non-Members

Registration Information

To register for all classes download the CCRM PDF registration form, or for further information contact Vanessa at:
Tel: (415) 255-2288 x16
Fax (415) 255-1112

"Meet the DBI Pros" Summit

Got questions about construction permits, inspections and code requirements?

Get the answers at the Second Annual "Meet the DBI Pros" Summit Thursday, October 11, 2007 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and Friday, October 12, 2007 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in San Francisco.

These are free public workshops on how to obtain a permit, residential kitchen & bathroom remodels, earthquake safety, landlord and tenant responsibilities, training on the new International Code standard, and more.

Get details here (PDF).

SFAA 2007 Boutique Trade Show

September 17, 2007 at at Fort Mason from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The theme this year is “Tropical Blast” and the trade show will feature a hint of the islands while covering all facets of the multifamily housing industry.

The event will be preceded by free classes for members from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in building C at Fort Mason:

2:00-3:30 Rent Board Pass-throughs taught by Michelle Horneff-Cohen of Property Management Systems and Kim Boyd-Birmingham
3:00-4:00 Tenant Buy Outs with Dave Wasserman
3:00-4:30 Rental Property Financial Analysis, the Power of 1031 Exchange’s & Exchange Investment Alternatives; presented by Edward Villanueva, Esq., Division Manager with Asset Preservation, Inc., and Eric Scaff, Senior Investment Property Advisor with Presidio Exchange Advisors.

Class will begin with a discussion on investment alternatives (Real Estate vs. Certificates of Deposits vs. Stocks & Bonds), followed by an introduction to the standard Rental property Cash Flow Model (the difference between Before and After tax cash flow) and strategies on how to use your investment to maximize your after tax returns. This course will also cover the 1031 exchange process and requirements, as well as investment alternatives that might include direct reinvestment in real estate, Single Tenant Triple Net leased investments, Commercial Tenant in Common transactions, Oil and Gas programs.

You must register to attend any of the classes. Register with Vanessa via phone (415255-2288 ext. 16) or email.

Landlord 10

(July 2007)

Landlord 101 will provide you with an excellent foundation for managing rental property in San Francisco. For a new landlord or a long time owner- this class is for you. Our Landlord 101 classes are taught by San Francisco attorneys who provide both the legal and local perspective to the class.

Part I: Beginning the Tenancy
Tenant selection. Application process. Signing the Lease. Security deposits. Move-in inspection. Rent Collection. Enforcement of terms. Notices. Annual rent increases. Interest payments on security deposits. Tenant Relations.

Part II: Ending the Tenancy
Notices to vacate. Initial Inspections. Move-out inspections. Security deposit return. Deductions. Wear and tear. Personal property abandonment. Unit damage. Eviction rules and process. Rent Control overview.

Cost:
$50 per class for members

Class Location: San Francisco

Registration required. Download, complete and return this PDF form. For more information contact us at the numbers below.

Certified Apartment Manager (CAM Designation)

(Spring 2007)

A new professional designation rental property management program, the Certified Apartment Manager (CAM), will be offered in the Spring 2007. This nationally recognized 56-hour education program comes to SFAA as part of our new affiliation through CAA with the National Apartment Association. Additional information and details on the program and its schedule, courses, and costs will be forthcoming through SFAA and CAA.

Those who hold the CCRM designation will be able to upgrade to the CAM designation this year by completing certain requirements of the program rather than having to take the entire program.

Updates on the details of this “grandfathering” process as well as the full CAM program are forthcoming and will be made available to members here and in the SF Apartment Magazine.

Individual and personal training sessions to property management companies, businesses or individuals. Call Vanessa today with your training needs. 415-255-2288 x16.

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