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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Abandonment of Real and Personal Property
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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Agents for Service of Process: Questions and Answers
California law requires owners of rental housing to disclose specific information to tenants about who owns the property, who is authorized to manage the property, and who is authorized to…
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Alameda County Eviction Moratorium – CAA Summary
This Industry Insight provides a summary of the eviction moratorium.
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Americans with Disabilities Act: Drive-by Lawsuits
A new round of claims have been filed by attorneys in Northern California on behalf of individuals who allege that rental property owners and managers of residential rental property have…
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Americans with Disabilities: California’s Construction-Related Accessibility Standards Compliance Act
Under the law, an owner of a business that is open to the public (which includes rental housing), may obtain from a California Certified Access Specialist (CASp) an assessment of…
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Anti-Price Gouging Laws – States of Emergency
California’s anti-price gouging statute, Penal Code Section 396, prohibits individuals, specified industries, and service providers from raising the price of many consumer goods and services by more than 10 percent…
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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…
