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Are San Francisco Evictions Really Surging? by Daniel Bornstein, Esq.
Oct 1, 2026 · original
Recent Reporting Suggests that Evictions Are on the Rise in San Francisco The numbers certainly deserve attention. The San Francisco Rent Board has recorded a substantial increase in eviction notices. According to Superior Court records obtained by The Frisc , 3,654 unlawful detainer lawsuits were filed in 2025. The San Francisco Sheriff’s Office also reported 924 lockouts, up from 819 the previous year. But before concluding that San Francisco is experiencing an eviction surge, there is an important question to ask: What exactly are we counting as an eviction? An eviction notice, an unlawful detainer lawsuit, and a Sheriff lockout represent different stages of a legal process. Treating them as interchangeable can produce a very different impression of what is actually happening in San Francisco’s rental housing market. 3,654 Eviction Lawsuits. Out of How Many Rental Households? Raw numb
IN THE NEWS
Oct 1, 2026 · original
Cooling Requirement Coming to Unincorporated L.A. County Beginning January 1, 2027, landlords in Unincorporated LA County will be required to provide cooling capable of keeping rentals at or below 82 degrees . The ordinance establishes cooling as a housing standard alongside long-standing requirements for heat and hot water. This does NOT automatically require landlords to provide air conditioning. It DOES prevent landlords from prohibiting renters’ installation of air conditioning. Landlords in the County, as well as surrounding cities, are well-advised to begin exploring options for cooling down the interiors of their buildings. Alhambra Triples No-Fault Relocation Payments Effective in September, the city increased no-fault relocation payments for units subject to the CA Tenant Protection Act (AB1482) from the equivalent of one month’s rent to three months’ rent. Properties with four
How to Best Manage Your Long-Time Resident Manager By Gary Ganchrow, Esq.
Oct 1, 2026 · original
In my many years dealing with resident manager issues, I have noticed certain characteristics that resident managers often exhibit – although I am sure there are many exceptions – when he or she has worked for a long time at the same building. Such onsite managers: tend to take pride in the work they perform, often feel possessive over “their” building, feel they are performing work above and beyond the job they signed up for, and believe their protracted efforts are not adequately appreciated. We can probably all agree that item (1) is a positive. But item (2), while a bit more nuanced, is a potential problem, and items (3) and (4) are absolutely lawsuits waiting to happen. These attitudes can manifest themselves in several different ways. A few examples are on-site managers who flat-out refuse to take – or simply ignore – direction from their employer, or who refuse to perform certain
Coming to California Housing? A New Lawsuit Alleges N.Y.’s Rent Board Ignored Data When Enacting Politicized Rent Freeze by Christian Britschgi
Oct 1, 2026 · original
[Recently], a handful of landlords sued New York’s Rent Guidelines Board in an effort to overturn the rent freeze it imposed on the city’s nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments. Every year, the nine-member RGB sets a percentage cap on how high property owners can raise rents on their rent-stabilized units. In making this decision, the board is required by law to consider both landlords’ operating costs , tenants’ cost of living, and the overall supply of housing. This year, in the face of data showing owners’ rising costs and strong growth in tenant income, the board voted to impose a 0 percent cap on rent increases. The new lawsuit filed by petitioning landlords in Richmond County Supreme Court (which covers Staten Island) alleges that the board’s freeze ignores the data on landlords’ rising costs, or otherwise leans on its prejudiced data, to justify a rent freeze promised by N
Should Apartment Owners Seriously Consider a Wraparound Mortgage? by Eric Lowe
Oct 1, 2026 · original
When a property’s existing mortgage has a lower interest rate than loans currently available to buyers in the market, owners may be able to use that low-interest rate loan to expand the pool of prospective purchasers and increase the purchase price. One strategy designed to take advantage of this interest-rate disparity is the wraparound mortgage. A wraparound mortgage, or simply a “wrap” or “AIDT” (all-inclusive deed of trust) is a creative financing tool that was common during the high-interest-rate environment of the 1980s. The concept often resurfaces when discussing creative ways to sell property with a low-interest loan. In short, a wraparound mortgage allows a seller to finance the buyer’s purchase while keeping the existing low-interest loan in place. In theory, this structure: Expands the pool of prospective buyers Can create a post-closing income stream for the seller May yield
When Safety Laws Become Fear Campaigns by Michael Malki
Oct 1, 2026 · original
California’s SB 721 and SB 326 laws were created with good intentions. Following the tragic 2015 Berkeley balcony collapse that killed six young people, lawmakers moved quickly to require periodic inspections of balconies, decks, walkways, stairs, and other elevated exterior structures in multifamily housing. The goal was simple: identify hidden structural dangers before another preventable catastrophe occurred. SB 721 applies primarily to apartment buildings with three or more units, while SB 326 focuses on condominium and homeowners association properties governed under the Davis-Stirling Act. Both laws require inspections of “Exterior Elevated Elements” (EEEs) that rely substantially on wood framing and are elevated more than six feet above the ground. There is Growing Tension Around SB 721 and SB 326 Inspections Although the legislation was designed around public safety, implementati
Legal Q & A By Richard Beckman, Esq.
Oct 1, 2026 · original
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws, followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman Question 1 : I have a credit score requirement of 720+. How can it be worded to explain I require this credit score only from applicants whose income is being counted toward the household income requirement? I don’t want to inadvertently exclude household members such as high school students, non-working parents, or in-laws who may not have a credit history or credit score, but whose presence should not negatively affect the application. Answer 1: The following language should meet your goal: Credit Requirement: Applicants whose income is being counted toward the household income requirement must have a minimum FICO credit score of 720. Household members whose income is not being counted toward the household income requirement are not subjec
More Renters, Less Margin by Mercedes Shaffer
Oct 1, 2026 · original
For decades, condominiums and townhomes served as the affordable entry point into homeownership. Much like the old fast-food “$1 Menu,” they gave working families, young professionals, and first-time buyers a realistic opportunity to build equity without stretching their budgets. Today, that affordable option is disappearing. While attached homes remain significantly less expensive than detached houses, the financial advantage has narrowed considerably. Rising homeowners association (HOA) dues, soaring insurance premiums, increasing maintenance costs, special assessments, and stricter lending standards have made condominium ownership far more expensive than many buyers anticipated. According to Zillow’s Home Value Index, the median detached home in Orange County reached $1.31 million in June, while the median attached home stood at approximately $760,000. On paper, condos still appear mo
California Courts Changed the Prop 13 Tax Rules – Prop 43 Restores Them by Susan Shelley
Oct 1, 2026 · original
The November ballot measure Proposition 43 will make it harder to raise taxes in California by restoring the two-thirds vote requirement for local special taxes. A “special tax” is one that earmarks the revenue for specific purposes. Ever since voters approved Proposition 13 in 1978, the California Constitution has clearly stated that cities, counties and special districts may impose special taxes “ by a two-thirds vote of the qualified electors of such district.” Los Angeles If courts had enforced that plain language, Californians today would not be paying billions of dollars in local taxes. This includes sales tax increases such as L.A. County’s 2024 Measure A for homelessness programs, as well as Measure ULA in the city of Los Angeles, a real estate transfer tax on the value of a property worth more than $5 million, which also pays for homelessness programs and affordable housing. Nei
Legal Q & A By Franco Simone, Esq. & Lera Blevins, Esq.
Oct 1, 2026 · original
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding rent increases, followed by answers provided by the law firm of Simone and Blevins. Please note: AB 1482 enacted the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, creating statewide rent control for residential rental properties . All references to California rent control in this article refer to the Tenant Protection Act of 2019. Question One: I own a condo under my family trust that is located in El Cajon and was built in 1985. It needs a lot of work. I am worried about rent control restricting me from remodeling the unit. Another landlord I know told me that my condo is exempt from California rent control. Is my property exempt? Answer One : Yes, your condo is exempt from California rent control (also known as the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 or AB 1482) as long as you provide your tenant with a proper notice of exemption. Single-family

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