Under California law, a manager, janitor, housekeeper, or other responsible person must reside at a rental complex in which there are 16 or more apartment units (California Code of Regulations…
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CAA’s offices will be closed beginning Thursday, July 2 at 2pm PST in observation of the Independence Day holiday. Normal business hours will resume Monday, July 6.
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Under California law, a manager, janitor, housekeeper, or other responsible person must reside at a rental complex in which there are 16 or more apartment units (California Code of Regulations…
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The components described here are part of the Rental Housing Inspection Program. Each rental owner and manager is responsible for compliance with the ordinance. Registration A property owner may not…
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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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On May 16, 2023, the San Diego City Council voted to adopt a new just cause for eviction ordinance known as the Residential Tenant Protections Ordinance to Prevent Displacement and…
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On May 16, 2023, the San Diego City Council voted to adopt a new just cause for eviction ordinance known as the Residential Tenant Protections Ordinance to Prevent Displacement and…
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On July 15, 2025, the San Diego City Council voted to adopt an ordinance, titled the Residential Tenant Utility Fees ordinance (the ordinance), the regulates how landlords pass-through city-provided utility…
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On November 28, 2017, the San Jose City Council voted to replace the City’s nearly forty-year-old rent control law with a new rent control ordinance. The Apartment Rent Ordinance (ARO)…
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On November 28, 2017, the San Jose City Council voted to replace the City’s nearly forty-year-old rent control law with a new rent control ordinance. This revised Apartment Rent Ordinance…
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On May 16, 2017, the San Jose City Council enacted the Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO), which imposed “just cause” requirements on evictions which became effective on June 16, 2017. “Just…
An unlawful detainer action is more than filing paperwork and getting a rubber stamp from the court system. Once a termination notice expires and a resident does not move out, the matter becomes a civil lawsuit governed by strict procedural rules, evidentiary requirements, and court deadlines. While unlawful detainers are intended to move more quickly…
California’s fair housing laws are among the most comprehensive in the country, and they apply to nearly all residential rental properties in the state. Because California law goes beyond federal requirements — and continues to evolve — understanding state-specific rules is critical to avoiding legal risk. These laws are not always straightforward, and even well-intentioned…
You are invited to attend an informational briefing on the Redwood City Rent Control Ballot Initiative, a measure filed by rent control proponents in April 2026. The California Apartment Association (CAA) will provide an overview of the initiative’s key provisions and how it, if passed, would change Redwood City’s current housing regulations. The session will…