San Francisco 3-Day Eviction Notice Requirements
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Does San Francisco Have Rent Control?
Yes - Rent Control
Yes. San Francisco has had rent control since 1979 under the San Francisco Rent Ordinance. It covers most residential rental units built before June 13, 1979.
The ordinance limits annual rent increases, requires just cause for eviction, and is administered by the San Francisco Rent Board.
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3-Day Notice Requirements in San Francisco
In addition to California's statewide CCP §1161 requirements, San Francisco has the following local requirements:
- Just cause for eviction must be stated on the notice
- Rent Board Form 1007 must be attached to the notice
- A copy of the notice must be filed with the SF Rent Board within 10 days of service
- Notice must reference the applicable section of the Rent Ordinance
- Tenant must be informed of their right to contact the Rent Board
- Certain evictions require additional Rent Board approval or notices
RentNotice handles this automatically. When you select San Francisco as your property location, all required local language is added to your notice.
Landlord Resources in San Francisco
- All rental units must be registered with the SF Rent Board
- Attach Rent Board Form 1007 to every eviction notice
- File a copy of the notice with the Rent Board within 10 days of service
- Annual allowable rent increase is set by the Rent Board based on CPI
- Just cause is required - 16 grounds for eviction are listed in the ordinance
- Certain evictions (e.g., owner move-in) require additional Rent Board filings
Tenant Resources in San Francisco
- If you receive a 3-day notice, verify that Rent Board Form 1007 is attached. If it is missing, the notice may be defective.
- Contact the SF Rent Board for free counseling and assistance with any eviction notice.
- San Francisco requires just cause for all evictions - verify the stated reason is one of the 16 permissible grounds.
- Free legal assistance is available through the SF Tenants Union and Bay Area Legal Aid.
- If you believe your notice is invalid, consult a licensed California attorney immediately.
Important: rentnotice.com is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Always review any paperwork with your attorney first. Local ordinances change frequently. Verify current requirements with your city's rent board. City filing requirements marked with * indicate partial or best-effort coverage. See Terms of Service.
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