San Francisco Property Management Blog

As leaders in the San Francisco property management market, we want to make things better for landlords and tenants, vendors and partners. All of us face similar challenges, whether it’s Airbnb tempting your tenants to sublet or the recent drought, which left landlords wondering how to manage water. We share our expertise and our advice on our San Francisco property management blog. Follow along to get your most common questions answered. Learn from our experience and avoid costly mistakes.

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Property Management San Francisco – How to Handle Roommate Changes

Jun 18, 2018 | San Francisco Owner Education

In San Francisco, you have to allow your roommates to add new and additional roommates. If one roommate moves out, you have to allow your tenants to get a replacement roommate. Replacement Roommates as Unauthorized Subtenants It’s important that you do not recognize...

Tips on How to Deal with Security Deposit Refunds in San Francisco

May 22, 2018 | San Francisco Owner Education

Once your tenants move out, you will probably wonder what you can assess against their security deposit. The key is to avoid security deposit disputes, and today we’re telling you what you can charge for and what you shouldn’t charge for from a tenant’s deposit....

Why Owners Trust Gordon Property Management in San Francisco, CA

Mar 20, 2018 | San Francisco Owner Education, San Francisco Property Management Education

For Gordon Property Management, 2018 marks our 31st year managing residential real estate in San Francisco. There have been a lot of changes in 31 years. We have seen the rental market go up really fast and then cool down just as rapidly. We have also seen a...

What Are the Basics of the Rent Control Ordinance in San Francisco?

Feb 20, 2018 | San Francisco Owner Education

There are two types of rent control in San Francisco. One limits the amount of rent you can charge, and the other concerns eviction controls and dictates how you can terminate a tenancy. Today, we’re giving you just the basics of San Francisco’s rent control...

Should I Rent my San Francisco Home Furnished or Unfurnished?

Jul 28, 2015 | Featured Blog Slider, New Landlord Guide, San Francisco Owner Education, San Francisco Property Management Education

We often get calls from property owners who are moving away for a short period of time, and they want to rent out their homes furnished. Today, we are addressing that question and explaining why it’s best to rent a property that’s unfurnished. Essentially, furnished...

Property Insurance for Landlords Part 2 – Your San Francisco Property Management Company is an Additional Insured

Jul 7, 2015 | San Francisco Insurance for Landlords and Rentals, San Francisco Owner Education, San Francisco Property Management Education

This is Part Two of a blog that includes information about required insurance for landlords and rental property owners. In the first blog, we discussed what types of coverage you need. Today, we are talking specifically about making sure your property management...

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Nov 28, 2025

Google - Gordon Property Management

Have used GPM over 20 years. They are always responsive to tenant and owner concerns, are on the ball doing repairs and upgrades and taking care of the pressing demands of being a SF small property owner. They have protected my investment through their knowledge of ever changing rent laws. The late Stephanie Gordon was a uniquely qualified mentor to the new CEO who employs a competent and knowledgeable staff. Hope to use them into the future.

Nov 27, 2025

Google - Gordon Property Management

I have a lot to thankful for this Thanksgiving Holiday. First and upmost that I thanks for Gorden Property Management by accepting to managing my 6-units apartment building in SF. Gordon Property Management 's commitment to transparency, high integrity of professionalism is unmatched of. Since Gordon Property Management took over managing my building any repairs/job orders were executed in an organized and efficient/transparent manner. I highly recommend Gordon Property Management for both Property owners and potential tenants.