Posts Tagged ‘Regulation’
Urgent: New Water Conservation Requirements Take Begin May 15, 2026
Starting on May 15, the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection (DBI) will implement new, stricter water conservation requirements under Section 12A.10 of the San Francisco Building Code. These changes may significantly impact residential transactions and create added costs for property owners. WHO IS IMPACTED These requirements apply during mandatory water conservation inspections prior to transfer of title or sale.…
Read MoreFinCen Rule Update – What REALTORS® Need to Know
Beginning March 1, 2026, a new federal FinCEN rule will require reporting for certain non-financed transfers of residential real estate. Who Does This Apply To? The rule applies when: This primarily affects: Who Is Not Affected? What Is Required? The designated reporting professional (typically the title or escrow company) must file a Real Estate Report with FinCEN that includes:…
Read MoreSprinkler Retrofit Mandate Update
On February 23, 2026, at the Board of Supervisors’ first fire sprinkler mandate hearing, we mobilized over 350 residents to make public comment. The message was clear: retrofit costs that can reach $300,000 per unit are unaffordable, especially during an affordability crisis where mandates like this risk displacing the very people they’re meant to protect.…
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