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…
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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…
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On October 19, 2021, the Santa Ana City Council voted to adopt the Just Cause Eviction Ordinance which imposed “just cause” requirements on evictions for most residents that occupy a…
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On October 19, 2021, the Santa Ana City Council voted to adopt the Just Cause Eviction Ordinance which imposed “just cause” requirements on evictions for most residents that occupy a…
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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…
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On October 19, 2021, the Santa Ana City Council voted to adopt the City’s first ever rent control law which took effect on November 19, 2021. On November 18, 2022,…
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On October 19, 2021, the Santa Ana City Council voted to adopt the City’s first ever rent control and just cause eviction ordinances which took effect on November 19, 2021.…
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Following the Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles in 2025, the California Legislature enacted SB 610, which imposes new requirements on residential landlords related to habitability, a tenant’s right…
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Prior to offering residential property for rent, every landlord should develop written screening criteria that will be applied consistently to all applicants. Criteria may include minimum income requirements, credit, tenancy…
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Prior to offering residential property for rent, every owner and manager should develop written screening criteria that will be applied consistently to all applicants. Criteria should include minimum income requirements, credit, employment,…
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When prospective residents apply for rental housing, they may be asked by the owner of the property to cover the cost of any credit reports and other available rental history…
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…