Property Management Software for Landlords in San Francisco, CA

A dense, high-demand rental market known for a mix of historic multifamily buildings and newer development, subject to both California state law and additional local rent and eviction ordinances.

Lease generation with California-specific disclosures
Online rent collection with automatic tracking
Tenant screening, maintenance, and a tenant portal

San Francisco landlords are governed by California state law; some cities also add local ordinances beyond the state baseline. The summary below is California state law — a general starting point, not legal advice — and doesn't capture any San Francisco-specific ordinances. Verify current rules, including any local ordinances, with an attorney before relying on this for an actual tenancy.

California landlord-tenant law basics

Security deposit limitGenerally 1 month rent for most residential tenancies; limited small-landlord exceptions may apply
Deposit return deadline21 Days days
Entry notice required24 Hours; 48 Hours for move-out inspection
Late fee limitNo statewide fixed cap; must be reasonable and not punitive; local rules may apply
Rent increase notice30 if increase <=10%; 90 if >10% in prior 12 months
Eviction notice period3 for nonpayment; just-cause/local rules may add requirements

Full California details, including required disclosures and sources: California landlord-tenant laws →

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