President Biden extends federal eviction moratorium until spring
On the first day of his presidency, Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered a two-month extension of the nation’s COVID-19 eviction moratorium.
The federal eviction protections, which had been slated to sunset Jan. 31, will now… Read More
Newsom to Legislature: Don’t let state’s eviction protections lapse
The governor is urging California lawmakers to extend the statewide eviction protections provided under the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act.
Without action, the protections will expire Jan. 31, five months after… Read More
CAA gets Fair Housing Council to drop guarantor mandate
The California Apartment Association has persuaded the Fair Employment and Housing Council to drop a provision that would have required landlords to accept guarantors on behalf of tenants.
The requirement… Read More
CAA, other business groups demand state help to speed COVID-19 recovery
California’s governor and Legislature must take immediate steps to help businesses recover from a pandemic that continues to squeeze the economy, says a letter to state elected leaders from CAA… Read More
One of the most commonly asked questions on CAA’s Helpline is “Which Addenda Do I Need?” It’s a simple enough question, but there is no one-size-fits-all answer.
Determining which addenda are required depends on many factors including:
• Applicability of AB 1482 rent control and… Read More
California law provides significant protections to residents of rental property who are victims of domestic violence or other violent crimes.
The legislature has determined that victims of domestic violence should not lose their housing solely because of abuse or calling for assistance from law enforcement.… Read More