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Sirkin & Associates provides a full range of services for those converting San Francisco property to condominiums, drawing on our experience as the law office that has performed the most San Francisco condo conversions by far. We offer both full service condominium conversion and "do it yourself" condo conversion support, each with an exclusive, full-time conversion expert at your disposal to help with every step in the process. Please call us to discuss your conversion today. You may call Cam Perridge at 415-839-6407 or our main number 415-738-8545.
The articles, links and resources on this page relate to subdivision of real estate and conversion to condominiums. To learn more about condo conversion and new construction subdivision legal services offered by Sirkin & Associates, visit Our Services. Note that the sale of a parcel of real estate as a tenancy in common (TIC) with exclusive occupancy rights is neither a subdivision nor a conversion, and is not discussed on this page. |
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| Condominium Conversion Requirements |
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Proposed New Condominium Lottery Bypass Law
TIC Buildings may be able to convert to condominiums immediately upon payment of an increased fee. This article provides a summary of the latest compromise proosal (May 20, 2013) and a link to the full text of the proposed new condo conversion law. |
San Francisco's Condo Conversion Lottery Priority System
This article explains the new system by which condo lottery priority and odds are determined and gives examples of how this new system works. |
Quick Primer on San Francisco's Condominium Conversion Rules
A short and easy summary of the key aspects of San Francisco's condo conversion system including the lottery bypass fasttrack conversion. |
San Francisco Condominium Conversion Laws and Instructions
This article discusses the restrictions on condo conversion in San Francisco, the requirements to qualify for condo conversion, the conversion lottery system, and the process of converting a building to condominiums. |
Condominium Conversion--Some Practical Considerations
Here are some questions to ask yourself before you embark on a condo conversion, and some costs and burdens to keep in mind. |
The Effect of Eviction History on San Francisco Condominium Conversion Eligibility
Under San Francisco’s restrictive condominium conversion laws, a building’s eviction history can disqualify or delay the building’s eligibility to convert to condominiums. |
Can an owner sell during the condominium conversion process?
DPW's Barbara Moy's response to this question (7 KBytes, HTM) |
Clarification of San Francisco's Condo Conversion Rules
The SF Department of Public Works explains new interpretations of the condominium conversion rules including when building additions/renovations allow conversion without winning the lottery |
Condominium Conversion In Oakland
Restrictions on condominium conversion in Oakland, condo conversion rules and procedures, and the process of converting a building to condominiums in Oakland. (589 KBytes, PDF) |
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| Condominium Conversion Procedures |
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2013 San Francisco Condo Conversion Lottery Winners
This is the City's official list of winners by property address. (40 KBytes, PDF) |
2013 Condo Lottery Winners Workshops
Free, informal, one-hour workshops designed to prepare condominium conversion lottery winners for the conversion process, answer questions, and introduce our condo team. |
2014 San Francisco Condo Conversion Lottery Odds
Based on the 2013 lottery, 9th year entrants will be the "senior class" in 2014, and all of these buildings will win. Our projection is that 8th year buildings will have a 32% chance, and other buildings' odds will range from 6.41% for 5th, 6th and 7th year buildings to 1.28% for 1st time entrants. |
2013 San Francisco Condo Conversion Lottery Application--First-Time Entrants
Instructions and forms for entering the annual S.F. condominium conversion lottery. This application is for first-time entrants and those building that have had ownership changes since last entering the lottery. (411 KBytes, PDF) |
2013 San Francisco Condo Conversion Lottery Application--Returning Entrants
Instruction and forms for entering the 2013 condominium conversion lottery for buildings that have recently entered and lost, and have not had an ownership change since the last participation. (262 KBytes, PDF) |
Condominium Conversion Top 10 Questions
Quick answers to the 10 most commonly-asked questions about the San Francisco condominium conversion process. |
Condominium Conversion FAQs
This article provides detailed answers to the questions we are most frequently asked by clients converting their San Francisco properties to condominiums. It is designed for those who have already won or bypassed the condo lottery. |
How To Fasttrack Your Condo Lottery Bypass Conversion
San Francisco allows two-unit owner occupied buildings to bypass the conversion lottery and convert to condominiums following a one-year owner-occupancy period. This article explains how you can fasttrack the condominium conversion process. |
Condominium Conversion Flowchart
A detailed flowchart showing the steps required for condominium conversion in San Francisco (59 KBytes, PDF) |
Obtaining A Tax Certificate For Condominium Conversion
Condo converting owners must prepay property tax based on the time of year conversion is completed. This article explains payment amounts and tax certificate requirements and answers the most commonly asked questions about property tax and condominium conversion. |
Tenant Intent to Purchase Form
An example of a Tenant Intent to Purchase form for San Francisco (43 KBytes, PDF) |
Forming and Operating a Small Condominium Homeowners Association--General Version
Step-by-step instructions for starting and running a small (2-20 unit) homeowners association, including forming an HOA, owner meetings, budgeting, establishment and collection of HOA dues, record keeping, taxes and governmental filings, and enforcement of homeowner obligations. This article contains information for both incorporated and unincorporated associations, and is directed at homeowners in all U.S. states. |
Starting and Operating 2-4 Unit Condominium Homeowners Associations In California
This article provides step-by-step instructions for starting and operating a condominium homeowners association for a 2-4 unit property in California. |
Starting And Operating An Incorporated Homeowners Association In California
This article provides step-by-step instructions for starting and running an incorporated California homeowners association. |
| Condominium Conversion Physical Inspections (96 KBytes, PDF) |
| San Francisco Condominium Conversion Status Tracking |
Condominium Documents For Small (2-4 Unit) Properties
Learn how CC&Rs and Bylaws for smaller condo HOAs are different, and why small homeowner associations should periodically update their documents. |
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| Buying A Condominium |
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Condo Buyer's Checklist
Learn what to look for in CC&Rs, Bylaws and HOA financial information before buying a condominium. |
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| Law of Condominium Conversion |
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San Francisco Subdivision Code
Relevant sections of San Francisco law governing condominium conversion in San Francisco. |
California Subdivided Lands Act
CALIFORNIA CODES BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE SECTION 11000-11023, the California consumer protection law that regulates the sale of subdivisions and undivided interests such as tenants in common (TICs) (474 KBytes, HTM) |
California Subdivision Map Act
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66410-66499, the California law that specifies how cities and counties can restrict lot splits, condominium conversions and other subdivisions (1785 KBytes, HTM) |
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