Gov. Newsom this week signed into law legislation that will limit the use of wage garnishment in the collection of unpaid rent and other debts. The California Apartment Association and…
Author: Mike Nemeth
It’s now up to the full Los Angeles City Council to decide whether to end the local COVID-19 eviction moratorium. A proposal to phase out the moratorium by Jan. 31,…
Gov. Newsom on Wednesday signed legislation that creates additional protections for victims of domestic violence who live in rental housing. The law, SB 1017 by Sen. Susan Eggman, D-Stockton, builds…
Gov. Newsom has signed a bill allowing prospective tenants to submit reusable credit reports while applying for rental housing, although it’s up to landlords whether to accept them. The legislation,…
The Los Angeles City Council’s Housing Committee spent hours Wednesday wrestling with possible changes to a plan for ending the local COVID-19 eviction moratorium. In the end, the proposed amendments…
Heeding calls from CAA and its members, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has voted to phase out its COVID-19 eviction moratorium and launch a campaign to educate landlords…
A weeklong heatwave prompted Gov. Newsom on Wednesday to declare a state of emergency with a related cap on rent increases. Newsom’s declaration triggered Penal Code Section 396, the state’s…
A bill that would limit the use of wage garnishment in the collection of unpaid rent and other debts has reached Gov. Newsom’s desk. The bill, SB 1477 by state Sen. Bob…
The Los Angeles City Housing Department has published a report suggesting ways to phase out key parts of the city’s COVID-19 eviction moratorium while also making some pandemic-era regulations permanent.…
The 2022 CAA Nominating Committee, chaired by Barry Altshuler (Equity Residential), is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for open seats on the 2023 CAA Board of Directors. We…