California’s anti-price gouging statute, Penal Code Section 396, prohibits individuals, specified industries, and service providers from raising the price of many consumer goods and services by more than 10 percent…
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California’s anti-price gouging statute, Penal Code Section 396, prohibits individuals, specified industries, and service providers from raising the price of many consumer goods and services by more than 10 percent…
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The management of asbestos is primarily governed by three regulations: Proposition 65, the National Emissions Standards for Hazards Air Pollutants and the Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Code regulations. The…
Forms CA-061
For owners of pre-1981 properties, this form notifies residents how to avoid disturbing surfaces that may contain asbestos. It becomes an addendum to the Rental Agreement. Do not complete this…
Forms CA-061S
For owners of pre-1981 properties, this form notifies residents how to avoid disturbing surfaces that may contain asbestos. It becomes an addendum to the Rental Agreement. (Spanish Version) Do not…
Forms CA-069
California law, Government Code 8589.45 requires “every lease or rental agreement for residential property entered into on or after July 1, 2018” to include a specific flood hazard notice. Provision…
Forms CA-069S
California law, Government Code 8589.45 requires “every lease or rental agreement for residential property entered into on or after July 1, 2018” to include a specific flood hazard notice. Provision…
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It is unlawful for any person to place “universal wastes” in the trash. Universal wastes include common batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, mercury thermostats, electronic devices (TVs, Cell phones, VCRs). These…
Beginning Jan. 1 2022, California rental housing providers will have to provide a booklet on mold to prospective residents. The booklet, “Information on Dampness and Mold for Renters in California,”…
Beginning Jan. 1 2022, California rental housing providers will have to provide a booklet on mold to prospective residents. The booklet, “Information on Dampness and Mold for Renters in California,”…
Forms CA-071
This addendum to the rental/lease agreement must be signed by all residents as proof of disclosure of known lead hazards and receipt by the tenant of the federal booklet, Protect…
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…
California’s fair housing laws are among the most comprehensive in the country, and they apply to nearly all residential rental properties in the state. Because California law goes beyond federal requirements — and continues to evolve — understanding state-specific rules is critical to avoiding legal risk. These laws are not always straightforward, and even well-intentioned…
You are invited to attend an informational briefing on the Redwood City Rent Control Ballot Initiative, a measure filed by rent control proponents in April 2026. The California Apartment Association (CAA) will provide an overview of the initiative’s key provisions and how it, if passed, would change Redwood City’s current housing regulations. The session will…