The California Apartment Association proudly manages a political action committee that advocates for state and local measures that positively impact the rental housing industry while opposing those that threaten it.…
Author: Mike Nemeth
State Farm’s decision to not renew approximately 72,000 property and commercial apartment insurance policies in California is indicative of a larger trend affecting the state’s insurance market. This move, echoed…
The most important law you’ve (probably) never heard of is in jeopardy. In a matter of months, voters across California will decide the fate of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act,…
The California Assembly Judiciary Committee approved a bill on Tuesday that proposes new regulations on how landlords manage security deposits, while also aiming to implement new limits on tenant screening…
After years of debate, the Concord City Council on March 5 passed a long-anticipated rent control ordinance on a 4-1 vote, with Councilwoman Laura Hoffmeister remaining opposed. The council’s action…
A bill aiming to conceal all eviction records from public view failed to secure enough votes to pass in the Assembly Judiciary Committee today. The legislation, focused on cases involving…
The California Apartment Association is opposing a bill that would conceal all eviction records from public view, even when the cases involve more than $35,000 in unpaid rent. AB 2304 by Assemblyman…
The California COVID-19 Rent Relief Program has issued letters to some landlords and tenants who previously received pandemic-related financial assistance, requesting the return of these funds. California Apartment Association staff…
The South Pasadena City Council has decided against establishing a rental registry for multifamily units. The decision Wednesday followed a review of a staff report and public comments. Council members…
The Santa Monica City Council on Feb. 13 amended the city’s housing anti-discrimination law to prohibit discrimination based on an applicant’s “housing status.” The newly protected class, codified in Santa…