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.
Landlord 101 Webinar Series
Whether you own one rental unit or four, Landlord 101 is your two-part introduction to California’s ever-expanding web of laws governing the residential landlord-tenant relationship. After taking this series, you’ll have solid framework for navigating key issues, plus the knowledge to spot situations where further guidance is needed.
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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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CAA’s opposition halts AB 1157 rent control measure
A bill that would have imposed stricter rent caps and expanded eviction controls across California failed to advance…
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New compliance forms for 2026 now available: Key updates tied to new laws
The California Apartment Association has released its 2026 compliance forms and updated Industry Insight papers, reflecting the new…
CAA is the definitive voice of California’s rental housing industry.
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.
Latest Updates
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Judges press both sides at Ninth Circuit argument in CAA gas ban appeal
A three-judge panel of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals this week questioned attorneys on competing federal statutes during…
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L.A. County supervisor proposes three-month rent-debt threshold, countywide expansion
A Los Angeles County supervisor on Tuesday introduced a proposal that would increase the amount of unpaid rent a tenant…
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Helpline Highlight: Refrigerator and stove requirement
Question: My tenant is in the middle of a one-year fixed-term lease (it started Aug. 1, 2025). The refrigerator and…
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.
