A three-judge panel of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals this week questioned attorneys on competing federal statutes during oral argument in the California Apartment Association’s challenge to a…
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A series of recent actions by the Trump administration is reshaping the federal government’s approach to fair housing enforcement, including a major proposal that would eliminate HUD’s formal regulation on…
The California Apartment Association today filed its opening brief in an appeal challenging Alameda County’s COVID-19 eviction moratorium, marking the start of the briefing phase before the Ninth Circuit Court…
The California Apartment Association has released its 2026 compliance forms and updated Industry Insight papers, reflecting the new state laws that take effect in 2026. These updates are designed to…
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No, AB 325 doesn’t ban pricing software: What California’s new algorithmic pricing law actually does
As Jan. 1, 2026, approaches, many California housing providers are hearing conflicting claims about AB 325 and what it means for rental pricing software. Some articles and commentaries have suggested…
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Federal government declines Supreme Court review in Darby, leaving major landlord victory intact
The federal government opted not to seek U.S. Supreme Court review in Darby Development Co. v. United States, a landmark case seeking compensation for the taking of property caused by the…
The California Apartment Association is asking a state appeals court to strike down San Francisco’s so-called “Empty Homes Tax,” arguing that the measure violates property owners’ constitutional rights.
For nearly four years, the California Apartment Association has pursued its federal lawsuit against Alameda County over its COVID-era eviction moratorium. That case was not simply about one pandemic policy…
The California Apartment Association has renewed its request for an injunction to block a regional rule set to ban gas-powered water heaters and boilers in new Southern California buildings beginning…
The California Apartment Association and the San Francisco Apartment Association this week urged the state Supreme Court to review Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, a case that could reshape…
