At first glance, a new bill may appear to provide added protection for victims of domestic violence. Read further, and you will find that the bill gives unprecedented protection to…
Author: Mike Nemeth
A survey from the California Apartment Association reflects widespread landlord frustration with the current COVID-19 emergency rental assistance program (ERAP), underscoring the need for improvements that a CAA-sponsored bill would…
For the past year, CAA has heard from members in Alameda County about the burdens of the county’s eviction moratorium. This moratorium prevents a rental property owner from recovering possession…
Under a bill sponsored by the California Apartment Association, the state’s anti-price-gouging law would only apply to rental housing if an emergency declaration specifies that the declared emergency would have…
As you consider prospective renters in 2022, remember that your applicant screening fee can only cover the expenses you incur in the process.
The city of Chula Vista’s Housing Advisory Commission late last month reviewed a new tenant protection ordinance that would effectively prohibit evictions for renovations, criminalize essential apartment operations, and subject…
Friday is the last day — at least for now — that Sacramento landlords and tenants can apply for COVID-19 rental assistance dollars. At 11:59 p.m. Feb. 11, the Sacramento…
The Long Beach City Council approved changes to its “just cause” for eviction ordinance that will create stricter regulations around substantial remodel procedures. Under changes finalized Feb. 8, Long Beach’s…
The West Hollywood City Council on Monday granted preliminary approval to several housing regulations opposed by the California Apartment Association. The following are among the most concerning changes:
The California Apartment Association is urging the Los Angeles City Council to postpone a waste-hauling rate hike until it ends the local COVID-19 eviction moratorium and rent freeze. The proposed…