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…
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Screening: Immigration Law and its Effect on Property Owners
California law extends its civil rights law to individuals regardless of citizenship, primary language, or immigration status. These protections were enhanced, effective January 2018 by AB 291 (Chiu). This Industry…
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Security Deposits: Collection and Return
One of the most common disputes between a landlord and a tenant is the disposition of a tenant’s security deposit. The law is clear on the amount of money a…
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Service and Support Animals: Accommodating Persons with Disabilities
Many landlords protect their investment by prohibiting all or certain types of pets on the property due to concern over potential injuries caused by the pet or damage costs that…
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Sick Leave
California employers are required to provide paid sick days to employees who work in California for the same employer for 30 or more days within a year from the beginning…
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Smoking At Rental Property
California state law makes clear that rental property owners may prohibit the smoking of cigarettes or other tobacco products by anyone on the property or in any building or portion…
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Sonoma County Eviction Moratorium
This Industry Insight provides a summary of the eviction moratorium.
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Spam Prohibitions: Federal and State
Both California and Federal Laws have been created to rein in the proliferation of email “spam” (unsolicited emails) by establishing authority and processes for consumers to sue advertisers who send…
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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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Surveillance Cameras in Rental Housing Common Areas
There has been a heightened sense of aggressive security precautions since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The government elevated security precautions in airports, on bridges, and at government…
