New COVID-19 bill includes federal funds for up to 80% of unpaid rent
The California Legislature introduced a bill on Monday that would reimburse qualifying tenants and landlords for most unpaid rent accrued since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the economy last spring.
SB 91 would use federal… Read More
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… 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