California law requires residential rental property owners to deliver and maintain their rental units in a habitable condition, this legal principle is called the warranty of habitability. Though originally created…
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Inspections: Residential Rental Housing
Numerous communities throughout California have either adopted or are considering residential rental housing inspection ordinances. The typical ordinance imposes a fee on property owners, followed by an inspection of the…
Forms CA-071
Lead Based Paint Disclosure Addendum
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…
Forms CA-071S
Lead Based Paint Disclosure Addendum (Spanish)
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…
Industry Insights
Lead Based Paint: Renovation and Repair
While there are some exceptions, just about everyone who does work on pre-1978 rental housing where lead paint is presumed to be present must provide specific disclosure pamphlets to tenants…
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Lead Renovation Awareness Flyer
The California Apartment Association is teaming up with the Federal EPA to make sure all apartment owners, managers and maintenance personnel are properly trained in lead-safe work practices when renovating,…
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Locks: Installing and Maintaining Door and Window Locks
California State law requires rental property owners to place locks on exterior unit doors, common doors, and windows of their rental units. Tenants are responsible for notifying owners or their…
Forms CA-191
Maintenance Door Tag
This form is designed to be place on the exterior door knob of a unit. One side indicates that a maintenance employee is in the unit, the other details that…