

SFAA 2022 Spring Trade Show
Attorneys David Semel and Ed Lai 'springing into action' at the San Francisco Apartment Association's Spring Trade Show


David Semel
- 6 min
Landlord P's & Q's
Basic landlord etiquette is one of the most effective ways to avoid big problems. Why should landlords practice good etiquette?


David Semel
- 3 min
Q&A Regarding Renter's Insurance
Yes, it is most likely permissible for a tenant to refuse to comply with a lease clause requiring the tenant to purchase renter’s insurance


David Semel
- 2 min
Q&A Regarding Tenant Disputes
You can, and should, make a serious effort to help resolve this problem between your tenants. Not only will it cause them to stop bothering


David Semel
- 2 min
Q&A Regarding Storage Space
The disposition of personal property left behind after a tenancy has terminated and the premises have been vacated is governed by Code of Ci


David Semel
- 2 min
Q&A Regarding San Francisco's OMI Laws
The short answer is that the five year amendment applies to your situation but only regarding the rent you can charge. The three year perio


David Semel
- 2 min
Q&A Regarding Mural Paintings
A: You may have heard the news story about a famous but illegal Banksy painting on a private London building being removed and sold at aucti


David Semel
- 3 min
Q&A Regarding Abandoned Personal Property
A: Yes, you can still take possession of the unit, and yes, it is legal for you to donate his belongings – but only after you comply with ce


David Semel
- 2 min
Q&A Regarding Inspection of Units (San Francisco)
There is no statute or regulation expressly giving you the right to conduct annual physical inspections, but arguably you should do so. The