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California state law outlines specific notice requirements and waiting periods that owners of rental property must follow if they believe that the rental unit has been abandoned and/or personal property has been…

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Accessory Dwelling Units

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are secondary housing units located on an existing residential parcel. They have a separate kitchen, bathroom, and exterior access independent of the primary residence but cannot…

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Asbestos

The management of asbestos is primarily governed by three regulations: Proposition 65, the National Emissions Standards for Hazards Air Pollutants and the Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Code regulations. The…

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Balcony Inspection Law

SB 721 (Chapter 445, Stats. 2018) was signed by Governor Brown in response to the 2015 Berkeley balcony collapse. The balcony collapsed due to decayed wooden joists; six young adults…