San Francisco Landlord Compliance
Everything you're responsible for as a landlord in San Francisco
Rent control, just-cause eviction, deposits, entry, repairs and recordkeeping, written for people who own or manage a few units, checked against the official sources, and kept current when the rules move.
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Essential local guides
If you're new to owning here, these five cover most of what will come up in your first year.
View All GuidesCalifornia: Photos required to support deposit deductions
California landlords now need photographic proof at three specific points in a tenancy before they can safely deduct from a security deposit. The requirement didn't arrive all at once, and the two phase dates trip people up because they cover different things.
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California: Working stove and refrigerator now required
Starting January 1, 2026, a California rental unit generally isn't legally habitable without a working stove and refrigerator. That wasn't true before. Here's exactly what the law requires, the 30-day clock that makes recalls a real compliance risk, and which properties are exempt.
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Purchaser-Occupancy Notice Period | British Columbia
For notices generated on or after August 21, 2024, a buyer taking over a rental property gives the tenant three months' notice, not four. That number only existed for five weeks before the province rolled part of it back, and the reason why says a lot about what these notice periods are actually trying to balance.
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British Columbia: Landlord's-own-use eviction notice cut to 3 months
Landlords ending a tenancy to move in themselves, or to house a close family member, now give three months' notice instead of four. The portal requirement that generates the notice isn't new; what changed on June 18, 2025 is the timeline itself, and it now matches the rule that already applied to a property's new owner.
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British Columbia: RTB Begins Publishing Monetary Orders
British Columbia announced in April 2025 that it would start publishing monetary orders from tenancy disputes, and the database went live for orders issued from July 31, 2025 onward. Here's why the province built it, exactly how the publication timing works, and who actually qualifies to opt out.
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California: Photos required to support deposit deductions California landlords now need photographic proof at three specific points in a tenancy before they can safely deduct from a security deposit. The requirement didn't arrive all at once, and the two phase dates trip people up because they cover different things. | Guides | Keep the right records | Sep 17, 2026 |
British Columbia: RTB Publishes Access-to-Records Policy Guideline The Residential Tenancy Branch has published a policy guideline explaining who can access its dispute-resolution records and what it will and won't hand over. The most consequential change inside it: monetary orders are now searchable and public, with names and addresses attached. | Guides | Keep the right records | Sep 16, 2026 |
Development Charge Payment Rules Become More Flexible for New Rental Construction | BC If you're building new rental units in BC rather than just managing existing ones, the province has extended how long you have to pay development charges, and added a new bonding option to secure the deferred amount. Here's what changed, who actually qualifies, and the catch most coverage of this leaves out. | Guides | Keep the right records | Sep 16, 2026 |
Missouri HOA Laws: A Comprehensive Guide Know your rights! Learn how Missouri's unique laws and recent court rulings protect your rights regarding HOA fees, solar panels, and liens. | Guides | Keep the right records | Aug 3, 2026 |
California HOA Rules Every Homeowner Should Know Know your rights! Master California’s HOA laws, from the $100 fine cap under AB 130 to mandatory rules on parking, pets, and solar panels. | Guides | Keep the right records | Jun 17, 2026 |
Texas Homeowners Association Rules Explained Know your rights in Texas HOAs! Learn how Chapter 209 protects 6.4 million residents from unfair fines, liens, and illegal solar or flag bans. | Guides | Keep the right records | Jun 11, 2026 |
Oklahoma HOA Laws: A Comprehensive Guide (2026) | Guides | Keep the right records | Jun 2, 2026 |
Louisiana HOA Laws: A Comprehensive Guide (2026) | Guides | Keep the right records | Jun 2, 2026 |
Kentucky HOA Laws: A Comprehensive Guide | Guides | Keep the right records | Jun 2, 2026 |
Pennsylvania HOA Laws: A Comprehensive Guide | Guides | Keep the right records | Jun 2, 2026 |
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