San Francisco Rent Control
A reader asks:Do all apartment buildings and rentals in San Francisco have rent control?
Our reply:
All apartment buildings, units, condos, TICs, cooperatives, houses built before June of 1979 are governed by rent control. However, there are some exceptions (check the San Francisco Tenants Union website). Because of the Costa Hawkins Act owners of single family homes and some condos can increase rents as long as the required 30 days (and sometimes 60 days) notice is given.
Current rent increases are limited to 1.7% under the law. And landlords are required to pay interest (currently 3.7%) on security deposits.
In San Francisco, because most buildings are older, you will find that the majority of properties fall within the jurisdiction of the rent control law. If you have a question about a certain building you can always call the rent board or check their website for free information. If you have checked and still are not sure call an attorney that specializes in San Francisco rent control law.
- Janis Stone
posted by SFResidence.com @ 7:41 AM
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