Effective September 26, 2019, the City of San Jose prohibits discrimination based on a tenant’s source of income, including the receipt of housing subsidies, such as Section 8 Housing Choice…
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Effective September 26, 2019, the City of San Jose prohibits discrimination based on a tenant’s source of income, including the receipt of housing subsidies, such as Section 8 Housing Choice…
Before adjourning for the year early last Saturday morning, California lawmakers approved a number of bills with serious implications for the rental housing industry. In the paragraphs below, we summarize…
This year’s statewide rent-cap bill, including a series of amendments secured by CAA, has cleared both houses of the California Legislature and now awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature. The Assembly,…
The California Legislature this week passed a bill that would make it illegal to reject a prospective tenant solely based on the applicant’s use of a Section 8 federal housing…
The clock is ticking for a number of CAA-backed housing-supply and homelessness bills. After returning from their summer recess this week, lawmakers placed each of the proposals outlined below on…
Over the objections of CAA, the San Jose City Council this week moved forward with an ordinance that would require landlords to consider prospective tenants bearing Section 8 housing vouchers.…
The California Apartment Association’s Tri-County division has announced it will donate $30,000 to help Silicon Valley families avoid homelessness and to provide quality affordable housing. CAA Tri-County raised the money…
The California Apartment Association applauds the governor and state Legislature for approving AB 101, a budget trailer bill expected to make headway against both the housing and homelessness crises. Passed…
Milpitas City Council on Tuesday voted 3-2 against a proposal to immediately implement rent control and “just cause” eviction policies. Following nearly four hours of testimony and council discussion, Mayor…
The California Apartment Association is mobilizing members to speak out against rent control and “just cause” eviction policies Tuesday in Milpitas. These policy proposals are expected to come up as…
Join us for a free, Q&A-style webinar featuring an attorney from California’s fair housing enforcement agency, the Civil Rights Department. This focused conversation will address common questions and recurring points of confusion involving service and support animals in California rental housing. The discussion will include recent changes to federal guidance from the U.S. Department of…
California’s law governing security deposits in residential rental housing can be strict and disputes over security deposits are common. The law has been amended multiple times in the past several years, meaning that it’s more important than ever to make sure you are up to date on the latest requirements. This webinar will cover key…
From screening fees to utility charges and late fees, rental housing providers regularly make decisions about which fees to charge and in what amounts. However, there is no single statute that comprehensively governs residential rental housing fees. Instead, providers must navigate overlapping state laws, local rent control ordinances, and evolving federal enforcement trends — which…