AB 1482 was signed by the Governor on October 8, 2019. It took effect on January 1, 2020. As outlined below, this new law imposes rent caps on some residential…
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AB 1482: Questions and Answers
CAA has assembled the basic questions and answers landlords need to know about AB 1482. Members should read this document in conjunction with the Industry Insight AB 1482 Compliance: A…
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Complying with Mountain View’s Rent Control Law
On November 8, 2016, Mountain View voters adopted the Community Stability and Fair Rent Charter Amendment (CSFRA), also known as Measure V. This measure amended the Mountain View City Charter…
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Complying with the City of Alameda’s Rent Control Program
The City of Alameda’s rent control program has been enacted through a series of ordinances over the years. The original program became effective in 2015. In the summer of 2019,…
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Ellis Act: A General Overview
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…
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Local Rent Control Chart
Various cities and counties in California have adopted ordinances that restrict increases in rental rates for residential properties. The Industry Insight linked below lists the cities and counties with rent…
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Richmond’s Rent Control Law – Compliance
Complying with Richmond’s Rent Control Law On November 8, 2016, Richmond voters adopted the Richmond Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction, and Homeowner Protection Ordinance, known as Measure L. This…
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Sacramento Tenant Protection and Relief Act: Questions and Answers
The following questions and answers provide general information to help CAA members understand the Sacramento Tenant Protection and Relief Act passed by the Sacramento City Council on August 13, 2019.…
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San Jose’s Just Cause Eviction Ordinance Overview
On May 9, 2017, the San Jose City Council enacted an urgency ordinance, entitled the Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO), which imposed “just cause” requirements on evictions to take effect immediately. …
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Santa Ana’s Ordinance Applicability Chart – Rent Control, Just Cause Eviction, and Anti-Harassment Requirements
On October 19, 2021, the Santa Ana City Council voted to adopt three new sets of tenant protection laws: rent control, just cause eviction, and anti-harassment provisions. These laws took…