Landlords Slashing Rents for SF Apartments
SFAA Executive Director Janan New was interviewed by KRON for a recent news story about the state of rentals in SF.

 Renters rejoice: Prices falling citywide
SFAA Executive Director Janan New was interviewed by The Examiner for a March 30 news story about the state of rentals in SF.

 Beyond Overwhelmed (pdf)
A report on "The Impact of Compulsive Hoarding and Cluttering in San Francisco" from the San Francisco Task Force on Compulsive Hoarding.

 Resident Rent Ordinance proposed changes:

 Be a Big Mouth — Speak Out
District 6 Supervisor Chris Daly introduced new legislation that he calls a “Renters Economic Relief Package.” The goal of this package is to help renters in San Francisco who may or may not be suffering due to the current economic climate. There are a number of proposed reforms in this package.

 In Memoriam: Jeffrey S. Rosen
It is with great sadness that I report the recent passing of attorney Jeffrey S. Rosen. A partner in the well-known and respected firm of Sheppard Rosen (now Sheppard, Rosen, Uziel and Sussman), Jeff was a personal mentor and friend.

 On the Up and Up
Water and sewage rates in San Francisco are poised to increase in July, largely to pay for seismic safety improvements to the water system. A final SFPUC vote on the increases is scheduled for May 5

 Green Fest April 20
Just in time for Earth Day, SFAA will be hosting its first “Green Fest,” an environmental trade show open to all SFAA members.

Rental Housing Expo May 19
CAA’s 2009 Northern California Rental Housing Education Expo will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, in Santa Clara.

 Free Tax Preparation
Free tax return preparation will again be offered at 40 locations in San Francisco through the United Way of the Bay Area’s “Earn It! Keep It! Save It! San Francisco” campaign.

 California Borrowers Largely Unaffected by Obama Housing Plan
The Obama administration’s housing plan is intended to help 9 million struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure, but it leaves out tens of thousands of Bay Area borrowers who won’t qualify because their homes have lost too much value.