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Next SFAA
Monthly Membership Meeting


Mon., May 17, 2010
Fort Mason, Building A
6:30 p.m.
(Free legal panel
starts at 6:00 p.m.)


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San Francisco Apartment Magazine


Below are selections from a recent edition of SFAA's San Francisco Apartment magazine. SFAA members receive the full magazine every month.

Feature
Renovate Right
by Karen Yu

feature
On Solid Ground
by Alexander Itsekson

feature
Top-Cut Contractors
by Ryan Schindler

sacramento report
Ticket to Ride
by Debra Carlton

 



Legislative Watch

Sidewalks:  Support the proposed Civil Sidewalks legislation. Get details here.

Smoke:  The San Francisco Health Code has been amended to expand protections from second-hand smoke. Get details and download a letter for your tenants here.

Rent Board:  The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is placing a measure on the November 2010 ballot that will change the structure of the Rent Board and have severe consequences to our industry. Read more.

Seismic upgrades:  Review the Definition and Design Criteria for mandatory seismic building upgrades.

Legal Updates

Wins:   The San Francisco Apartment Association and our industry partners have taken on 13 legal challenges and WON! Get details here.

Campaigns

June 2010 election: SFAA has prepared this voter guide with our recommendations for issues and candidates on the June 8 ballot. We hope you'll find this useful as you make your decisions. For SFAA members only.

newsSFAA News

No Smoking signs: Signage requirements for building entrances may be changing as a result of amendments to SF's Health Code. Get details on the SF Tobacco Free Project website.

New Water Ordinances: Nearly 20 years ago, San Francisco developed a pioneering water conservation law... [more]

"Renter's Relief" Returns:  Last year, Supervisor Chris Daly was unable to overcome a mayoral veto... [more]

No Smoking:  Supervisor Eric Mar’s new restrictions on smoking... [more]

News from SF Apartment Magazine

bullet Get Proactive on Retrofits
bullet Changes to Inclusionary Zoning
bullet Chiu Garage Restrictions Approved
bullet Huge Portfolio Hits the Market
bullet Census Workers Coming to Your Property Soon



2010 Trophy Awards