Water Rates Go Up
Despite widespread opposition and outrage, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission approved a huge increase in water and sewage fees at its May 8 meeting.

SFAA Lease Available
The San Francisco Apartment Association is proud to announce the release of its new rental agreement.

SRO Mailbox Law in Flux
A few months back, new legislation was passed that required individual mailboxes for all residents in the city’s single-room-occupancy (SRO) hotels.

Board Votes to Add $28 Million for Housing

Good and Bad News for City’s Homeless
While city officials were cheering a substantial federal grant to help fight homelessness in the city, a new study showed that the number of homeless here has risen 2% since 2005.

Rollback of Title Insurance Rates
California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner said he'll continue to campaign to get major rollbacks on title insurance and escrow charges.

NAA Conference in June
The National Apartment Association will hold its annual conference at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, June 26-30, 2007. To register for the conference, go to www.naahq.org.