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Business Licensing and the Rental Housing Industry
Local legislative bodies have virtually unfettered discretion to adopt business licensing laws. In light of the fiscal crises that have inundated local communities, elected officials continue to look for additional…
A tax revolt in the 1970’s culminated in the passage by the voters of Proposition 13 in 1978. It was titled the People’s Initiative to Limit Property Taxation, also known…
Industry Insights
Late Fees: Residential Rental Payment
The amount of late fees charged by owners and managers of residential rental property is a matter of some controversy. Unlike some other states, California does not set the amount…
Industry Insights
Multi-Family Improvement Districts (MIDs)
California law authorizes the creation of Multi-Family Improvement Districts or MIDs. MIDs are permitted for the purpose of financing improvements and promoting certain enumerated activities to benefit properties located within…
Forms CA-275
Notice of Charges Due
This form can be used by the Landlord to notify Resident of non-rent amounts due (i.e., late fees or other charges) under the Rental/Lease Agreement and provide a deadline for…
Forms CA-273
Payment Plan Agreement
This form allows resident to remain in unit while making payments on past due amounts. The tenant affirms there are no habitability issues. Do not complete this form without first…
This notice is served when a Resident has failed to pay amounts other than rent in violation of the Rental/Lease Agreement. This notice informs the Resident that the amount(s) must…
Forms CA-093
Water Submetering Addendum
California law requires specific disclosures for all tenants in multifamily properties that include water submeters for each individual unit. This Addendum provides the disclosures regarding submetering that are required to…
Forms CA-093S
Water Submetering Addendum (Spanish)
California law requires specific disclosures for all tenants in multifamily properties that include water submeters for each individual unit. This Addendum provides the disclosures regarding submetering that are required to…