On November 5, 2014, the Oakland City Council adopted the Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO) (Oakland Municipal Code Sec. 8.22.600, et seq.). The TPO is meant to deter harassment of residents…
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AB 1482 (Chiu) – Rent Caps & Just Cause Eviction
AB 1482 was signed by the Governor on October 8, 2019. It took effect on January 1, 2020. As outlined below, this new law imposes rent caps on some residential…
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City of San Diego’s Just Cause Ordinance
On March 16, 2004, the San Diego City Council adopted the “Tenants’ Right to Know Regulations” (referred to in this Industry Insight as “the ordinance”), which imposed “just cause” requirements…
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Complying with the City of Alameda’s Rent Control Program
The City of Alameda’s rent control program has been enacted through a series of ordinances over the years. The original program became effective in 2015. In the summer of 2019,…
Forms SA-005
Exemption From Santa Ana Rent Control And Just Cause Eviction Ordinances Addendum (Separately Alienable Exemption)
This form contains the essential legal terminology needed to inform your resident that the rental unit is exempt from Santa Ana’s rent control and just cause eviction requirements because it…
Forms CA-234
Final Three-Day Notice to Quit for Breach of Covenant(s) (Properties Subject to AB 1482)
This notice is only for properties subject to AB 1482 and is the final notice of a breach of the Rental/Lease Agreement. Effective January 1, 2020, AB 1482 imposes rent…
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Just Cause Eviction – Local Eviction Control Measures
Most rental housing owners and managers are familiar with the concept of rent control and have a basic understanding of the ways in which it impacts their business. Less well…
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Long Beach’s Just Cause Eviction Ordinance Overview
On February 18, 2020, the Long Beach City Council voted to adopt a Just Cause Eviction Ordinance as an emergency ordinance which caused it to become effective immediately. “Just cause”…
Forms SA-010
Notice of Change of Terms of Tenancy – City of Santa Ana (Except Changes in Monthly Rent)
This form contains the essential legal terminology and required statutory language needed when you wish to change any terms of the Rental Agreement, other than rent, for a month-to-month tenancy…
Forms SA-006
Notice Of Exemption From Santa Ana Rent Control And Just Cause Eviction Ordinances (Separately Alienable Exemption)
This form contains the essential legal terminology needed to inform your resident that the rental unit is exempt from Santa Ana’s rent control and just cause eviction requirements because it…