S.F. Police Code Article 49 § 4907
NOTICE AND POSTING REQUIREMENTS FOR HOUSING PROVIDERS (San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance)
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(a) The Housing Provider shall state in all solicitations or advertisements for the rental or lease of Affordable Housing placed by the Housing Provider or on behalf of the Housing Provider, that the Housing Provider will consider for tenancy qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of this Article. (b) The HRC shall, by the operative date of this Article, publish and make available to Housing Providers, in English, Spanish, and Chinese, and all languages spoken by more than 5% of the San Francisco population, a notice suitable for posting that informs applicants for Affordable Housing of their rights under this Article. The HRC shall update this notice on December 1 of any year in which there is a change in the languages spoken by more than 5% of the San Francisco population. (c) Housing Providers shall post the notice prominently on their website and at any location under their control that is frequently visited by applicants or potential applicants for the rental or lease of Affordable Housing in San Francisco. At a minimum the notice described above shall contain the following information: (1) A description of those matters identified in Section 4906 (a) that may not be considered by the Housing Provider under any circumstances; (2) A description of the restrictions and requirements that Section 4906 imposes on Housing Providers when inquiring about Conviction History in connection with an application for the rental or lease of Affordable Housing in San Francisco; (3) The definition of Evidence of Rehabilitation and Other Mitigating Factors provided in Section 4903 , and circumstances and timeline under which the applicant or potential applicant has a right to provide such evidence as provided in Section 4906 (h); and (4) The HRC telephone number and email address the applicant or potential applicant may use to make a report if he or she believes the Housing Provider has violated any of the provisions of Article 49 .
San Francisco Police Code Article 49 § 4907 establishes disclosure and posting obligations for affordable housing providers regarding applicants with criminal histories. Landlords must include a statement in all rental advertisements indicating they will consider qualified applicants with criminal records consistent with Article 49's requirements. The Human Rights Commission (HRC) is required to produce a multilingual notice summarizing applicants' rights, which housing providers must display prominently on their websites and at locations frequented by applicants.
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Under S.F. Police Code Article 49 § 4907, compliant affordable housing operators include a clear statement in every rental advertisement—whether placed directly or through a third party—affirming that applicants with criminal histories will be considered. Operators also post the HRC-issued notice prominently on their website and at any office or leasing location that applicants regularly visit. Keeping the posted notice current whenever the HRC issues an updated version is part of ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
S.F. Police Code Article 49 § 4907 entitles applicants for affordable housing to see disclosures about how their criminal history will be handled, both in advertisements and through a posted HRC notice at leasing locations and websites. That notice must include the HRC's phone number and email address, which applicants can use to report suspected violations. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with San Francisco's fair-chance housing rules can help applicants understand these protections.
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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