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We’ve gathered a selection of articles written by former Rent Board Commissioner, Merrie Turner Lightner, along with other articles which we feel are worthy of posting.

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Property Ownership 101 - An introduction to the importance of a lease or rental agreement. Lightner Property Group web site 8/05. 

The Income Property Owner’s Role in the War on Terror – Merrie Turner Lightner 10/04
Congratulations property owners, you’ve been drafted into the war against terror. Two federal laws have brought the battleground to both residential and commercial buildings.

The Tenant in Occupancy Rule – Merrie Turner Lightner, SFAA Magazine 07/01
Get the specifics on the definition of Tenant in Occupancy and an understanding of how it protects building owners.

To Appeal or Not To Appeal – Merrie Turner Lightner, SFAA Magazine 11/94
The ins and outs of filing an appeal with the San Francisco Rent Board.

Due Diligence in the Purchase of a San Francisco Apartment Building – Merrie Turner Lightner, SFAA Magazine 08/94
Merrie’s top ten (Rent Control) purchase tips for San Francisco income property investors.

Is Your Property Management Company Up to the Challenge – Merrie Turner Lightner, SFAA Magazine 07/94
Tips for evaluating Property Management Companies.

Own a Building, Go to Jail! – Merrie Turner Lightner, SFAA Magazine 04/94
Don’t risk breaking the Rent Control Ordinance... you could be prosecuted.

The Hearsay Rule – Merrie Turner Lightner, SFAA Magazine 03/94
An explanation of hearsay and how it affects Rent Board Hearings.

Employees and the Rent Ordinance – Merrie Turner Lightner, SFAA Magazine 02/94
You, your resident manager, the Rent Ordinance and how they all work together.

The Capital Expense Pass-Through Petition – Merrie Turner Lightner, SFAA Magazine 01/94
Tips for filing a Capital Expense Pass-Through Petition with the San Francisco Rent Board.

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