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…
Industry Insights
Industry Insights
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…
Industry Insights
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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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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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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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
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
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…
Industry Insights
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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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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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…
Developing appropriate screening criteria is critical for all rental housing providers. A rental housing provider who establishes appropriate screening criteria should find, more often than not, that they end up…
Join two of CAA’s in-house attorneys for discussion about the new laws and updated CAA forms for 2024. In this webinar, the presenters will touch on topics including:• Lowered security…
Take the Year-End webinar – specifically for owners and managers of rental property in the city of San Diego. The webinar will provide updates on rent control and a primer…
Protect Property Rights at the Ballot Box
The CAA Issues Committee supports state and local ballot measures that enhance housing providers’ ability to offer fair housing opportunities to renters.