Free San Francisco Eviction & Tenancy Notice Forms

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.

San Francisco Rent Board →

• 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

Under San Francisco Rent Board, San Francisco requires just cause for any eviction of a covered tenant. The grounds fall into two categories:

Fault-based grounds — based on the tenant's conduct: non-payment of rent, breach of lease, nuisance, illegal use, criminal activity on the premises, refusal to renew, refusal to allow lawful entry, or other tenant-caused grounds enumerated in the ordinance.

No-fault grounds — based on the landlord's circumstances: owner or qualifying family-member move-in, withdrawal from the rental market (Ellis Act), substantial remodel or demolition, or compliance with a government order. No-fault terminations require relocation assistance.

The exact list of grounds, the documentation required for each, and any city-specific cure periods are set by San Francisco Rent Board and updated as the ordinance is amended. Always verify the current grounds with the agency before serving a notice.

San Francisco Rent Board — current just-cause grounds →

When a landlord serves a no-fault eviction in San Francisco (owner move-in, substantial remodel, withdrawal from the rental market, demolition, or compliance with a government order), the local ordinance requires relocation assistance to be paid to the tenant.

Amounts typically vary by:

• Tenant category — standard tenants vs. senior (62+), disabled, low-income, or families with minor children (protected categories receive higher amounts)
• Unit size — studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom+
• Length of tenancy — long-term tenants are sometimes entitled to additional payments

San Francisco Rent Board sets the current relocation schedule and updates it periodically (often annually, indexed to CPI). Timing of payment also varies by city — some require full payment at notice service, others split between service and vacancy. Confirm the current amounts and timing rules with the agency before serving a no-fault notice.

San Francisco Rent Board — current relocation schedule →