Landlords in San Francisco face unique issues due to the restrictions placed on them by the San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance, or commonly known as the Rent Control Ordinance. The majority of tenants in San Francisco are covered by the Rent Control Ordinance which limits the amount that landlords can increase a [...]
What to Expect From Your Property Management Company in San Francisco
Rental property in San Francisco is a significant investment and having the right property management company manage the property is important to property owners. Different property owners have different needs and expectations and should spend a little time finding the right management company to fit their needs. A full service property management company, such as [...]
State of the Rental Market in San Francisco — by Gordon Property Management
The economic health of San Francisco is strongly aligned to the health of tech industry. Therefore, given the strong technology foundation, San Francisco enjoys a sturdy economy. This makes it a highly desirable place to live in. Moreover, the simple law of less supply and more demand makes San Francisco a dynamic rental market. There [...]
How to Find the Right Property Management Company in San Francisco
Picking an exceptional property management company can prove to be advantageous for a property owner, if they choose the right one. Owning property in San Francisco is a huge investment and choosing the right property management company should be your first priority. San Francisco currently has over a 100 property management firms and each company [...]
Thinking About Renting Out Your Home in San Francisco? Here is What You Need to Know
Renting out your home in San Francisco is not as simple as it may seem. The most important thing to know is that your ability to terminate a tenancy in San Francisco is limited. Single family homes and condominiums are exempt from San Francisco’s rent control ordinance, but they are not exempt from eviction controls. [...]
How Landlords Can Make Their San Francisco Property More Desirable
There are excellent tenants out there, but in order to attract them a landlord needs to frequently consider updating their property. Making some kind of improvement to the unit every time it becomes vacant is a good strategy if you can’t do a complete rehab the first time a unit vacates. San Francisco is a [...]
Investor’s Guide to Rental Market in San Francisco
If you plan to invest in residential real estate in San Francisco it’s important to familiarize yourself with San Francisco’s rent control ordinance and the basics of Landlord-Tenant Law. The majority of San Francisco’s rental properties are subject to the rent control ordinance. Single family homes and condominiums are generally exempt and buildings built after [...]