The Avalos proposal to extend Just Cause eviction protections to units not currently under rent control will be reheard by the Board of Supervisors Land Use and Economic Development Committee on Monday, Nov. 23 at 1:00pm, City Hall, Room 263.

We encourage you to contact the Board of Supervisors and Mayor to express your disapproval of this legislation.

Learn more and take action.

 The issue of mandatory acceptance of pets in rental housing was heard again by the Animal Control and Welfare Commission on Nov. 12. SFAA board member Andrew Long spoke against the proposal. Learn more and see a KGO-TV news story about the hearing featuring Andrew's comments.

KTVU channel 2 news reported Oct. 13 on "soft story" buildings that remain vulnerable to a big quake. Watch the story here.

Thanks to San Francisco Apartment Association members and our industry partners, Mayor Newsom has agreed to veto all three legislative pieces of Chris Daly’s Renter Relief Package. Learn more.

Guide dogs for the blind have long enjoyed special legal status. But some critics argue that San Francisco is too liberal in licensing these service animals, saying they can interfere with guide dogs and pose a threat to public safety.

This topic was covered in a recent SF Weekly article and was the focus of KQED's Forum program on June 19. Learn more and listen here.

SFAA members have successfully influenced the San Francisco Fire Department's proposed new Lock Box program.

It is our understanding that the program has been turned into a voluntary program as opposed to a mandated program. Learn more.

Property owners win latest round in Daly rent proposal package
Final hearing June 23.

 SFAA and industry prevail!
Superior Court Rules Award of Attorney Fees to Tenants Unconstitutional Under Proposition M.

 Daly's Renter's Economic Relief Package
Outcome of May 18 Land Use Committee hearing on three proposals

 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: