CAA has assembled the basic questions and answers landlords need to know about AB 1482. Additional information and compliance materials are under development. CAA urges members to stay tuned and…
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CAA has assembled the basic questions and answers landlords need to know about AB 1482. Additional information and compliance materials are under development. CAA urges members to stay tuned and…
This form confirms the Resident’s intent to vacate. Do not use this form if the resident has provided a defective notice to vacate. Instead, consider using the Response To Resident’s Defective Notice Of…
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“Can I raise the rent for my unit?” This seemingly simple question is one all landlords need to know the answer to and one which CAA receives from its members…
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On February 7, 2023, the Los Angeles City Council voted to enact an ordinance, amending the recently passed Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance (JCEO), to require relocation assistance to be…
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The Los Angeles City Council adopted the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) in 1979 to impose rent caps and just cause eviction protections on many rental units located within the city.[1]…
The City of Los Angeles’ Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) covers, among other things, allowable rent increases, registration of rental units, and legal reasons for eviction for most rental units located…
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On November 8, 2016, Mountain View voters adopted Measure V, also known as the Community Stability and Fair Rent Charter Amendment (CSFRA), which went into effect on December 23, 2016.…
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On March 5, 2024, the Concord City Council voted to amend the City’s Residential Tenant Protection Program Ordinance (“TPPO”) to impose rent caps and just cause eviction protections on most…
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Enacted in 1985, the Ellis Act provides that no local government can compel a rental property owner to continue to offer housing for rent. At the same time, the law…
Forms CA-096
This form contains the essential legal terminology needed to inform your resident that the rental unit is exempt from AB 1482 because it is separately alienable. Specifically, single-family homes/condos (residential…
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…