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SF Ordinances 240803 / 250798 (effective Oct 5, 2025) added real teeth to Unauthorized Dwelling Unit (UDU) rules. UDUs have technically been on the books for a while, but enforcement has been… inconsistent. Going forward, if you file a Planning Development Application or propose work that could reduce or merge residential space, the City is much more likely to take a close look.

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.

The San Francisco ABE Program may be eliminated. Learn more about how upcoming legislation may help small businesses.