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Oh, the ‘suspense’: California housing bills in legislative limbo

August 16, 2019

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…

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San Jose moves forward with Section 8 ordinance

August 15, 2019

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.…

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CAA Tri-County Golf tourney raises $30K to prevent homelessness, boost affordable housing

August 8, 2019

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…

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CAA to lawmakers: In final stretch of hearings, stay focused on housing production

August 7, 2019

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…

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Milpitas rejects rent control, ‘just cause’ eviction proposal

May 8, 2019

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…

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CAA asks members to oppose rent control, ‘just cause’ in Milpitas

March 28, 2019

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…

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Lawmakers announce housing package with statewide rent control

March 14, 2019

Lawmakers on Thursday announced a package of rental housing legislation that would cap rent increases statewide and allow local governments to apply rent control to single-family homes and 10-year-old construction.…

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San Jose bans evictions of furloughed federal workers for nonpayment of rent

January 24, 2019

In a well-intentioned but unnecessary step, the San Jose City Council on Thursday passed an emergency ordinance to protect furloughed federal workers from eviction. Under the legislation, approved by the…

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First batch of 2019-20 housing bills unveiled at Capitol

December 13, 2018

One bill proposes rent control, although details are lacking The first set of bills have been introduced at the state Capitol, and as expected, there is no shortage of housing…

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San Jose council rejects ‘just cause’ for duplexes but pursues Section 8 policy

December 13, 2018

In a victory for the California Apartment Association, the San Jose City Council on Tuesday rejected a proposal to expand the city’s “just cause” eviction policies to include duplexes. Another…