New Units Added During Seismic Renovation Will Be Subject To Rent Ordinance

A recent new ordinance (coded 30-15, File No. 140954), introduced by Supervisor Wiener, allows for new rental units be added to existing structures during their seismic renovation, providing for necessary exemptions in the Planning Code. This ordinance was passed (URL upd. 06/26) by the Board of Supervisors unanimously. What does it mean from the rental perspective?

When You Hear "S.O.S.," Listen Between The Lines. Landlords See More of The "Season of Sharing."

An eviction for "nonpayment of rent" used to be considered as a more predictable, straightforward kind of an unlawful detainer action, especially when compared against evictions for more sophisticated causes, like nuisance or breach of an obligation other than a payment of rent. But, since the only constant we can rely on is the change [Heraclitus], the change is here and the easiness is no more. "'Tis the Season" say some of the tenants, who fell behind in paying rent, and they don't mean Christmas. They cry "S.O.S.," aka "Season of Sharing," and want landlords to accept their offer without reading the small print. But let us take a closer look.

New Condo Conversion Ordinance

The famous condo conversion lottery is now suspended, and there are new rules now governing the process. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors adopted changes and amendments to the SF Subdivision Code, Sections 1396, 1396.4, and 1396.5. You can read a final version of the Ordinance No. 117-13 here.