Legislative News

NAIOP members should be aware of recently proposed California legislation, SB 939 introduced by Senator Scott Wiener (SF), and its potential for having a significant impact on existing commercial leases.  If passed, SB 939 would place small property owners into foreclosure by forcing them to float rent for all tenants and gives restaurants the right to walk away from a lease without squaring up for owed rent or paying for property improvements

TAKE ACTION NOW!!!

Proposed legislation negates all current commercial leases to the benefit of one business over another.

SB 939 (Wiener) – Would Have A Significant Impact on Commercial Leases – Set terrible precedent!

* LEGISLATION WOULD USE CURRENT COVID-19 EMERGENCY TO UPEND ALL YOUR LEASES

* REQUIRES ALL LESSORS IN CALIFORNIA TO DEFER LESSEE RENT OBLIGATIONS FOR MORE THAN A YEAR

* ALLOWS A CERTAIN BUSINESS TYPE TO NEGATE LEASE AND WALK WITH NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENT

Provided by NAIOP SFBA Local Lobbyist: New Deal Advisers

There are a few current relief measures for both property owners and renters in the Bay Area. These pair with state and federal measures to reduce evictions and foreclosures on residential and commercial property. Here below is a current list of initiatives at the local, state and federal levels to alleviate economic strain for property owners and renters.

• CALIFORNIA STARTS TO RE-OPEN TODAY
• RESILIENCE ROADMAP: WHAT ARE THE STAGES TO RE-OPENING
• WORKER’S COMP EXECUTIVE ORDER
• WORKERS COMP AND COVID-19
• CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SUMMIT
• COVID-19 RESOURCES PAGE
• CBPA 2020 CALENDAR

• PARTNERS IN SAFELY RE-OPENING CALIFORNIA RETAIL AND SHOPPING VENUES

• BUSINESS GROUPS ASKING FOR DELAY ON SCAG PLAN

• PACIFIC LEGAL FOUNDATION: FAQ RE GOVERNMENT’S EMERGENCY ORDERS

• WORKERS COMP AND COVID-19

• BUILDING CODE SUCCESSES! ELEVATORS & BIRDS

• FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT BILL SHELVED FOR THE YEAR

• AMENDED BILL WOULD REQUIRE 25% STATEWIDE RENT REDUCTION

• COVID-19 RESOURCES PAGE

• CBPA 2020 CALENDAR

"Under the extended Stay Home Order, all construction will be allowed to resume as long as specific safety measures are in place. Certain businesses that operate primarily outdoors, such as plant nurseries, car washes, and flea markets, may reopen under San Francisco’s Order. Any employee of a business allowed to operate under the order can also access childcare programs that are allowed to operate. Some outdoor recreational facilities, like skate parks and golf courses, may reopen. The full text of the new order and answers to frequently asked questions is posted at SF.gov."

• THE PIVOT TO RECOVERY
• ECONOMIC TASK FORCE
• ROADMAP TO PANDEMIC RESILIENCE
• BOMA INTERNATIONAL RE-ENTRY REPORT
• SPLIT ROLL; $10B-PLUS TAX HIKE MAY GAIN TRACTION WITH STRESSED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
• WILLIE BROWN OPPOSES SPLIT ROLL - HURTS MINORITY OWNED BUSINESSES
• ECONOMIC POLICY ASSISTANCE OFFERED BY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
• JUDICIAL COUNCIL EMERGENCY RULES WILL CAUSE UNNECESSARY DELAYS
• AMENDED BILL WOULD REQUIRE 25% STATEWIDE RENT REDUCTION
• COVID-19 RESOURCES PAGE
• CBPA 2020 CALENDAR

• WILLIE BROWN OPPOSES SPLIT ROLL - HURTS MINORITY OWNED BUSINESSES
• ECONOMIC TASK FORCE
• ECONOMIC POLICY ASSISTANCE OFFERED BY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
• JUDICIAL COUNCIL EMERGENCY RULES WILL CAUSE UNNECESSARY DELAYS
• WA GOVERNOR DECREES STATEWIDE RENT CONTROL
• REGULATORY DELAY REQUESTED
• AMENDED BILL WOULD REQUIRE 25% STATEWIDE RENT REDUCTION
• AB 2843 “HEAD TAX” BILL – DEFEATED
• CBPA 2020 CALENDAR

The NAIOP SFBA Government Affairs Committee (GAC) has put together the following update for our members to stay informed about California State and San Francisco Bay Area local legislation.  The GAC Committee with support from the SF Chapter Board of Directors are excited to announce a partnership with New Deal Advisors.  In addition to our Chapter's ongoing relationship with CBPA, that tracks legislation at the State level, New Deal Advisors will be teaming with us to monitor and report on local Bay Area policies that affect commercial real estate.

• PROPERTY TAXES DUE TODAY IN MOST COUNTIES
• CONTINUING EFFORT FOR PROPERTY TAX PENALTY RELIEF
• HERE IS A CURRENT LIST OF COUNTY TAX RESOURCES
• PROPERTY TAX – PENALTY WAIVERS
• MEDIA: PROPERTY TAXES – MOST STICKING TO DEADLINE
• INDUSTRYWIDE LEGISLATIVE MEETING
• CBPA 2020 CALENDAR

• APRIL 10 PROPERTY TAX DEADLINE UPDATE
• HERE IS A CURRENT LIST OF COUNTY TAX RESOURCES
• PROPERTY TAX – PENALTY WAIVERS
• SAN FRANCISCO HAS GRANTED AUTOMATIC WAIVERS
• CBPA 2020 CALENDAR

• THANK YOU TO GOODS MOVEMENT WORKERS!
• SPLIT ROLL PROPERTY TAX PLOWS FORWARD
• SF BAY AREA STOPS MOST CONSTRUCTION
• GOVERNOR CLARIFIES CONSTRUCTION OK IN OTHER PARTS OF STATE
• COVID-19 RESOURCES PAGE
• CALIFORNIA PROPERTY TAXES
• GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER – EVICTIONS MORATORIUM
• ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES/PERSONNEL - UPDATED
• FEDERAL STIMULUS
• CAPITOL/LEGISLATURE SHUTS DOWN
• CBPA 2020 CALENDAR