California Apartment Association
The Voice for California’s Rental Housing Industry
Rental Housing Survival Fund
Two Important Efforts. One Purpose.
Protecting California’s rental housing industry requires action at the courts and at the ballot box.
Your donation fuels both legal action and political advocacy, two essential efforts that protect the future of California’s rental housing industry.
CAA rental forms help you
manage with confidence
CAA offers more than 200 industry-standard forms tailored to California rental law. Members can fill them out digitally, build branded packages, and even collect signatures with DocuSign. CAA forms support compliance at every step.
Rental Housing Fees
The Big Picture
Navigate the complexities of rental housing fees with confidence. This webinar clarifies the rules and helps you make informed, compliant choices.
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Rental housing builders could be required to fund grocery store construction
California rental housing developers could be required to fund grocery store construction or set aside space for a…
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Rental application bill would impose new screening rules on housing providers
A bill introduced in the state Legislature would require rental housing owners across California to accept portable tenant…
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Advance your property management career; earn your CCRM this March
Rental housing professionals looking to strengthen their skills and advance their careers can enroll in the California Apartment…
CAA Housing Provider Helpline
Highlights
Question: My tenant is in the middle of a one-year fixed term lease (it started Aug. 1, 2025). The refrigerator and stove were not included at move in, so the tenant provided their own. Now the tenant is requesting the owner supply both under the new law. Do these appliances need to be provided now, or when the lease term expires?
Question: The property has never been in Section 8. Don’t landlords have to apply for this program before accepting applicants from this program? Do Section 8 tenants pay a security deposit? Do I have to participate in Section 8? How can someone with a voucher meet my screening criteria?
Question: My tenant is not agreeing to a pre-moveout walkthrough. He wants to schedule a final walkthrough after he gives the keys back. How can I enter the unit before the tenant moves out to see what work needs to be done?
Latest Industry News
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Oil well proposal would add disclosure, methane-alarm duties for some landlords
A California bill would require some rental housing providers to disclose nearby oil wells, maintain methane alarms in affected multifamily…
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Cooling bill would add cost, compliance burden for California landlords
A California bill would give tenants the right to install portable cooling devices in their units and require rental housing…
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California Supreme Court leaves CAA victory in landmark Costa-Hawkins case intact
The California Supreme Court has left intact a court ruling that limits how far cities can go in regulating rents,…
Succeed with CAA
CAA helps our members succeed through a wide range of business tools, from rental forms and tenant screening to legal guidance, local and statewide advocacy, and industry news.
CAA Member Resources
Find the right expertise to manage your properties seamlessly and connect with top-tier property management professionals across California.
Connect with trusted professionals and discover essential resources with CAA’s Industry Directory—your go-to guide for building success.
Our value insurance program is designed to save members money, improve service, and provide better coverage.
The California Apartment Association has the State’s
most effective network of Government advocacy for rental property owners.
Through our advisers, this service provides CAA members with a better understanding of landlord-tenant-related laws, regulations, court cases and administrative procedures.
Empower your property management journey with expert resources, industry-leading education, and tools to help you succeed in California’s rental housing market.
