California law requires a landlord to accept rent payments from a third party if that third party provides a signed acknowledgment.
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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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California law requires a landlord to accept rent payments from a third party if that third party provides a signed acknowledgment.
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An abandoned or unauthorized vehicle on residential rental property is a common problem for property owners and residents. Not only can these vehicles be unsightly, they often interfere with resident’s…
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AB 1317, enacted in 2023, mandates landlords of new “qualifying residential properties” in ten specified counties to unbundle the cost of parking from the rent for rental units, aiming to…
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In 1996, the California Apartment Association sponsored legislation that was signed into law by the Governor. It prohibits a municipal corporation or a municipal utility district that owns or operates…
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California law requires rental property owners to offer residents a walk-through of the unit no earlier than two weeks prior to the termination of the tenancy. This law does NOT…
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Beginning January 1, 2018, all new multi-family construction (defined as two or more units) that apply to a water purveyor for water connection must include water submeters for each individual…
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California property management companies must withhold a portion of rent collected from California properties that are owned by their clients who reside outside of the state. This rule applies only…
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…