vote no on proposition f
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Vote NO on Prop F
Reasons why the “YES on F” reasons are not reasonable
(Abridged Version)
Kevin Krejci@kevinkrejciOctober 31, 2015
What is Prop F?What is Prop F?
NO on Prop F @kevinkrejci
• Proposition F is an extreme measure on the SF ballot (11/03/2015) that circumvents the short-term rental regulations recently passed. Key points from the "NO on F" campaign:
• San Francisco already strictly regulates short-term rentals.
• Proposition F requires the city to monitor how often short-term rental hosts sleep at home.
• It bans the short-term rental of all in-law units.
• It makes it lucrative for neighbors to spy on one another file frivolous lawsuits.
NO on Prop F @kevinkrejci
Short-term Rentals in SF are Short-term Rentals in SF are Regulated AlreadyRegulated Already
• Existing Law in San Francisco
• Created a host registration system
• Ensures hosts are permanent and primary residents of the home they share
• Clarifies policies about insurance and safety
• Require guests to pay a 14% transient occupancy tax (TOT) to the city
• Over $1M/year revenues for the city
Source: SF Examiner
NO on Prop F @kevinkrejci
Give it a ChanceGive it a Chance
• The current law has only been in place since February, 2015
• There were many problems with the registration system when it was first launched
• Initially, enforcement was weak, but the city has recently tightened the law and started issuing fines for violators
NO on Prop F @kevinkrejci
Enforcement of Law ImprovingEnforcement of Law Improving
NO on Prop F @kevinkrejci
LiabilityLiability
• Hosts and platforms should follow the law, and many hosts have not registered yet, but the city is improving enforcement and should continue to fine violators
• Asking the platforms to be liable for actions of their hosts (which Prop F does) is like asking a car company to be liable for customers who use their cars to run a stop sign..
NO on Prop F @kevinkrejci
Hosted vs. Non-hosted RentalsHosted vs. Non-hosted Rentals
• Hosted rentals by private homeowners (in their primary residence) are not the same as un-hosted rentals of apartment and condo units
• It’s not fair for neighbors in condo/apartment complexes to share the risk without the reward, but it should be handled by the landlords and condo associations
• Prop F does not distinguish between “hosted” private homeowners and “non-hosted” apartment/condos
NO on Prop F @kevinkrejci
Airbnb is NOT Causing the SF Airbnb is NOT Causing the SF Housing CrisisHousing Crisis
• There were isolated eviction cases prior to current law, but laws in place now prohibit Ellis Act evictions, then doing short-term rentals
• There are many reasons for the housing crisis, but if anything, short-term rentals (that follow the current law) are often a part of the solution
http://www.paragon-re.com/Supply_Demand_Money_and_Demographics
NO on Prop F @kevinkrejci
Evictions Down Since AirbnbEvictions Down Since Airbnb
• According to the Anti-Eviction Mapping Project data from 1/1997 to 7/2014, the rates of Ellis evictions has dropped since Airbnb was launched in the summer of 2008
• Eviction rates for 6 years prior to Airbnb
• 25.6 families per month
• Eviction rates for 6 years since Airbnb
• 12.5 families per month
30K Vacant Units in SF30K Vacant Units in SF
NO on Prop F @kevinkrejci
• The bigger question is why so many vacant units in SF?
• 348 units are rented on Airbnb in SF more than 211 days per year
• Only 1.14% of the city’s 30,502 vacant units
• < 1 out of a thousand units
More ThoughtsMore Thoughts
NO on Prop F @kevinkrejci
• Visitors to San Francisco are People Too
• Like it or not, tourism brings billions of dollars into our city every year, and is the backbone of our economy in SF.
• Many hotels are close to capacity, and homesharing gives options to many, especially during peak times when big events and conferences are held.
• They’re not all here to have wild parties in Airbnb apartment complexes…
More ThoughtsMore Thoughts
NO on Prop F @kevinkrejci
• In our case, we get many people from many walks of life, visiting for many different reasons:
• Relatives of our neighbor undergoing chemotherapy.
• Parents of neighbor here for a wedding.
• Former SF resident relocating to SF, relying on STR until he can find permanent housing.
• Bay Area residents here for a weekend in the Sunset district to enjoy Ocean Beach and biking in Golden Gate Park.
• Grandmother from Scotland here to visit her daughter for two weeks after having baby.
• Musician here for a month, on tour with the opera.
• Etc.
We’re not greedy tycoonsWe’re not greedy tycoons
NO on Prop F @kevinkrejci
• The “YES on F” campaign paints a picture of greedy real estate tycoons, but most of us our regular people, with a room that is empty some portion of the year
• In my family case, we bought our house with an in-law studio that we share with our in-laws when they visit us 2 to 3 months per year. The rest of the year, it would be empty if we could not make available on STR platforms like Airbnb.
We have expenses too…We have expenses too…
NO on Prop F @kevinkrejci
• “Homeowners” have bills too, including mortgages and home maintenance.
• I was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, and we have increased concerns about my future employability, and new expenses (medical, therapy, supplements…)
• We pay all our taxes: Federal, State, Property, and 14% TOT (not to mention local taxes for the food and furnishings, and the money our guests spend locally.)
The $upporters of Prop FThe $upporters of Prop F
NO on Prop F @kevinkrejci
• Dianne Feinstein
• Shares a $5 to $25M investment in Carlton Hotel with her husband
• Doug Engmann
• Former SF planning commissioner
• His $30M listing pictured on right
• Donald Trump
• His Hotel Association of New York contributed $250K to support Prop. F
• https://nopropf.com/host-letter-to-donald-trump/
NO on Prop F @kevinkrejci
• Please don’t outlaw in-laws for STR…
This is an in-law guest room in our homeThis is an in-law guest room in our home
NO on Prop F @kevinkrejci
Closing thoughts
• Proposition F is too extreme and not a reasonable long-term solution
• Let the current law work
• Hosts should register ASAP and follow the law:
• http://sf-planning.org/index.aspx?page=4004
• SF City should continue to improve the law and enforce it.
• Please vote “NO on F”
NO on Prop F @kevinkrejci
I Repeat!
https://nopropf.com/https://medium.com/@emeyerson/prop-f-is-worse-than-you-think-17e395ca8761#.2fq1uwdkl
NO on Prop F @kevinkrejci
Thank you!