S.F. Admin. Code ch. 37 § 37.5
Meetings of the Board (San Francisco Rent Ordinance)
Operative Text
(a) Time and Place of Meetings. The board shall meet as often as necessary to stay
current with the workload but in no event less than once a month. The time and place of
meetings shall be determined by rules adopted by the board. The first meeting shall be held
within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the first board. The matter of establishing
standards for the selection of Administrative Law Judges shall be considered at the first meeting.
(b) Quorum. A quorum for the transaction of official business shall consist of a majority
of the total board members. No action may be taken by the board at any meeting attended by
less than the quorum. A decision by the board shall require a majority of all of the members of
the board.
(c) Special Meetings. The board may hold special meetings in accordance with Charter
Section 3.500.
(d) Meetings Open and Public. All meetings of the board shall be open and public in
accordance with the Charter and applicable state law.Under S.F. Admin. Code § 37.5, the Rent Board must convene at least once a month and more frequently as its caseload demands, with all meetings open to the public under the City Charter and state law. Official decisions require both a quorum—a majority of total board members present—and approval by a majority of the full board membership.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Chapter 37 should be aware that under § 37.5, Rent Board meetings are public proceedings held on a regular schedule set by the board's own rules. Operators who have matters pending before the board can attend these open meetings to observe how the board conducts business and issues decisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 37.5 guarantees that Rent Board meetings are open to the public, meaning tenants can attend and observe proceedings that may affect their rights under Chapter 37. Tenants who believe a board action was taken without proper quorum or outside these procedural requirements may raise that concern through the Rent Board's complaint process or by consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with San Francisco rent regulations.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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