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New Inspection Fee for Credit Checks
Due to growing problems with identity theft, the credit reporting industry put requirements into place to limit its exposure to lawsuits and government regulations.

Managers Luncheon March 20
SFAA invites all of its members in property management firms to join the Managers Luncheon on March 20, 2008, at Absinthe in Hayes Valley.

SFAA Goes Paperless
Starting last month, SFAA became greener by becoming an email-driven organization.

No Position on Parks Bond
SFAA’s Political Action Committee has decided to take a no-position stance on the Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Measure.

Water Passthrough at the Board
San Francisco Supervisor Michaela Alioto-Pier will soon bring legislation to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to create a water rate passthrough.

San Francisco to Have Greenest Building Codes in the U.S.
If the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passes a plan spearheaded by Mayor Gavin Newsom, the city will have the country’s most environmental building codes.

Affordable Housing on November Ballot
A ballot initiative that would set aside money for affordable housing will likely come before voters in the November 2008 election.

Same-Sex Couple Property Tax Break Confirmed
The California Supreme Court turned down an appeal by county assessors, thus confirming that domestic partners in the state have the same right as married couples to accept or inherit real estate without a tax increase.

Terrorism Insurance Renewed
Congress has approved legislation extending the federal terrorism insurance backstop for seven years, just days before its scheduled expiration date.