Question: How does the new security deposit law — which will limit security deposits to one month’s rent starting July 1, with some exceptions, affect pet deposits? Answer: A pet…
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Question: I had prospective tenants sign a one-year fixed-term lease and pay the security deposit. The lease doesn’t start for another two weeks. They just called stating that they are…
This time of year, landlords with properties subject to the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 may find themselves scratching their heads while they search for an important number issued by…
The California Apartment Association’s Landlord Helpline frequently fields questions about tenants who are seeking exceptions to a “no pets” rule. California and federal fair housing laws require landlords to make…
Over the past couple weeks, the CAA Landlord Helpline has seen a flurry of questions regarding rent payment methods. Here is a sampling of those questions and answers:
The California Apartment Association this week finished updating the consumer price index rates for all areas of the state. The figures are used for calculating maximum allowable rent increases under…
Is your single-family home or condo exempt from California’s statewide rent cap and “just cause” for eviction provisions under the Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482)? If so, make sure you…
This time of year, landlords with properties subject to the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 may find themselves scratching their heads while they search for an important number issued by…
Court forms to comply with AB 2179, a new law that extended limited tenant protections under the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act (CTRA), are now available. At this time, tenants are…
To help rental housing professionals prepare for the new year, the California Apartment Association has updated its rental forms and instruction sheets. The most significant change for 2022 is a…
