Property
Living in San Francisco can be a bit hard to navigate, especially if you own property. From property taxes to sidewalk repair, from legal obligations to house maintenance, and from taxes to utilities, you'll want to be aware of your legal obligations and find out all you need to know to make your home, neighborhood and city the best they can be. Below are resources for property owners and renters alike.
SF Bay Window
This guide to home ownership in San Francisco can provide you with the answers to your questions or point you in the direction of the source that can. From asbestos to water and sewer service, they'll help you find the information you to need to improve and protect your most substantial investment.
A service of the San Francisco Association of REALTORS®.
San Francisco Rent Board
The San Francisco Rent Board has all the information needed for landlords and tenants in the City. They are a useful resource providing Hearings and Mediation, Investigation of Wrongful Evictions, Alternative Dispute Resolution, counseling and Referrals.
Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco
Housing Rights Committee is a tenants rights organization that offers free counseling for San Francisco tenants in all types of housing, including rent-control, public housing and Section 8.
Looking for an Apartment?
Everyone knows Craigslist.org can be quite an undertaking, but it's usually the best way to go. Happy searching!
Earthquake Safety
It's easy to forget that the threat of the next "big one" could happen at any time. But being prepared is something any local Californian will say is a must. Here are Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety.
Noise Regulations
Article 1, Section 49 of the San Francisco Police Code states that devices such as stereos and TVs must be "inaudible within a distance of 50 feet" from the property line between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. These complaints can be referred to the San Francisco Police Department non-emergency number.
Living in San Francisco can be a bit hard to navigate, especially if you own property. From property taxes to sidewalk repair, from legal obligations to house maintenance, and from taxes to utilities, you'll want to be aware of your legal obligations and find out all you need to know to make your home, neighborhood and city the best they can be. Below are resources for property owners and renters alike.
SF Bay Window
This guide to home ownership in San Francisco can provide you with the answers to your questions or point you in the direction of the source that can. From asbestos to water and sewer service, they'll help you find the information you to need to improve and protect your most substantial investment.
A service of the San Francisco Association of REALTORS®.
San Francisco Rent Board
The San Francisco Rent Board has all the information needed for landlords and tenants in the City. They are a useful resource providing Hearings and Mediation, Investigation of Wrongful Evictions, Alternative Dispute Resolution, counseling and Referrals.
Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco
Housing Rights Committee is a tenants rights organization that offers free counseling for San Francisco tenants in all types of housing, including rent-control, public housing and Section 8.
Looking for an Apartment?
Everyone knows Craigslist.org can be quite an undertaking, but it's usually the best way to go. Happy searching!
Earthquake Safety
It's easy to forget that the threat of the next "big one" could happen at any time. But being prepared is something any local Californian will say is a must. Here are Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety.
Noise Regulations
Article 1, Section 49 of the San Francisco Police Code states that devices such as stereos and TVs must be "inaudible within a distance of 50 feet" from the property line between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. These complaints can be referred to the San Francisco Police Department non-emergency number.