California Apartment Association
The Voice for California’s Rental Housing Industry
California Apartment Association
The California Apartment Association is the nation’s largest statewide trade group representing owners, investors, developers, managers and suppliers of rental homes and apartment communities. With all the resources you need to manage your rental properties, CAA has you covered!
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.
Security Deposits 2026
Stay compliant and avoid costly disputes—this essential webinar breaks down California’s latest security deposit laws, including 2025–2026 updates, deposit limits, deductions, documentation requirements, and return rules.
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CAA urges state Supreme Court to leave Pasadena win intact as cities seek to limit statewide impact
The California Apartment Association has filed a brief asking the California Supreme Court to reject efforts to overturn…
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Restriction on resident fees delayed
Although initially expected to return this year, a bill dealing with fees in rental housing will not move…
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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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L.A. County extends wildfire emergency rent caps through March 29; CAA urges phase-out
Rental housing providers in Los Angeles County remain subject to limits on rent increases and restrictions on certain evictions, after…
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Avoid costly security deposit mistakes: CAA webinar covers new rules and return methods
At the end of the tenancy, landlord-tenant disputes over the return of the security deposit are common in California, so it’s imperative for rental housing providers to understand state law,…
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CAA opposes effort to limit Pasadena precedent as tenant groups urge Supreme Court review
The California Apartment Association has formally opposed requests to strip publication from its recent appellate victory in Pasadena.
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.
