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Rent-controlled buildings aren’t a choice so much as a fact of life for both SF and Oakland owners, and sometimes they’ll have you studying the rent code like it’s an escape room puzzle. That’s where Rent Raisers shines.

Property Atlas hits Oakland on December 1st, and we all know that one is…not like the other. This week, we’re unpacking how Oakland’s RAP and San Francisco’s Rent Board look similar on paper but behave like two different species in the wild.

San Francisco’s rent control rules are strict, but there are ways for landlords to legally raise rents beyond the standard 1.4% annual bump. Our latest guide breaks down the 3 key categories.

Rent Increases Without the Backlash: Meet the team at Rent Board Passthroughs

This ordinance would waive the inclusionary Housing fee outside of the Priority Equity Geographies SUD in exchange for owner's agreement to subject all units to rent control.

This ordinance would allow projects providing 100% rent controlled units to take advantage of bonuses for height, density, unit mix, setbacks, open space, and exposure.