This form serves two purposes. First, it complies with the City of Santa Ana’s requirement that landlords provide notice to residents that the unit is covered by the Santa Ana…
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Forms SA-003
The California Apartment Association is opposing Measure CC, a November 2024 ballot measure that would lock in Santa Ana’s rent control and “just cause” for eviction ordinance, requiring a public vote for any substantial changes.

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Forms SA-003
This form serves two purposes. First, it complies with the City of Santa Ana’s requirement that landlords provide notice to residents that the unit is covered by the Santa Ana…
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Forms SA-002
The purpose of this form is to comply with the City of Santa Ana’s requirement that landlords of rent controlled properties provide notice to residents that the unit is covered…
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Forms SA-001
This form complies with the City of Santa Ana’s requirement that landlords of rent controlled properties provide notice to residents that the unit is covered by the Santa Ana rent…
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On October 19, 2021, the Santa Ana City Council voted to adopt the Just Cause Eviction Ordinance which imposed “just cause” requirements on evictions for most residents that occupy a…
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On October 19, 2021, the Santa Ana City Council voted to adopt the Just Cause Eviction Ordinance which imposed “just cause” requirements on evictions for most residents that occupy a…
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Industry Insights
On October 19, 2021, the Santa Ana City Council voted to adopt the City’s first ever rent control law which took effect on November 19, 2021. On November 18, 2022,…
In the last two statewide elections, California voters spoke out against rent control policies. With both Proposition 10 (2018) and Proposition 21 (2020), nearly 60% of the state’s voters rejected…
A signature-gathering effort is underway so that Santa Ana residents have an opportunity to understand — and weigh in on — a pair of rent control and “just cause” for…
The California Apartment Association forced the Santa Ana City Council to reconsider its vote on rent control this week after alleging that some elected leaders had violated the state’s primary…
The oil spill in in Southern California has led to a temporary cap on rent increases in Orange County. The restrictions follow an emergency declaration by Gov. Newsom that activated…
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…
An unlawful detainer action is more than filing paperwork and getting a rubber stamp from the court system. Once a termination notice expires and a resident does not move out, the matter becomes a civil lawsuit governed by strict procedural rules, evidentiary requirements, and court deadlines. While unlawful detainers are intended to move more quickly…