AB 802 (Williams, 2015) directed the California Energy Commission (CEC) to create a statewide building energy use benchmarking and public disclosure program for buildings larger than 50,000 square feet of…
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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Residential Rental Property
While some exceptions apply based on the size of a rental property, state law requires that for any residential rental agreement executed, extended, or renewed after July 1, 2015, a…
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Hazardous Waste: Household Materials
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…
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Oakland’s Communications Service Provider Choice Ordinance
On October 19, 2021, the Oakland City Council adopted the Communications Service Provider Choice Ordinance (Oakland Municipal Code, Chapter 8.66). The ordinance is intended to allow renters to choose the…
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Plumbing Fixtures: Retrofits
The Legislature has proactively initiated water conservation measures for residential housing. SB 407 (Padilla), signed by the Governor in September of 2009, institutes specific time frames for which residential properties…
Forms CA-086
Satellite Dish and Antenna Addendum
FCC regulations allow residents to install a satellite dish and/or receiving antenna within the leased premises. This Addendum outlines rules and restrictions relating to the satellite dish. Do not complete…
Forms CA-086S
Satellite Dish and Antenna Addendum (Spanish)
FCC regulations allow residents to install a satellite dish and/or receiving antenna within the leased premises. This Addendum outlines rules and restrictions relating to the satellite dish. (Spanish Version) Do…
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Telecommunications and Satellite Dishes
Under both federal and state law, rental property owners cannot enter into exclusive or discriminatory agreements with telecommunication providers. Both laws provide for a pro-competitive, de-regulatory framework designed to accelerate…
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Telephone Wiring and Fees
The California Legislature passed Civil Code Section 1941.41 in the wake of telecommunications deregulation as a way to clarify the responsibilities of residential rental property owners for the telephone wiring…
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Utility Service Bills: Tenant Responsibility
In 1996, the California Apartment Association sponsored legislation that was signed into law by the Governor. It prohibits a municipal corporation or a municipal utility district that owns or operates…