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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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…
California’s law governing security deposits in residential rental housing can be strict and disputes over security deposits are common. The law has been amended multiple times in the past several years, meaning that it’s more important than ever to make sure you are up to date on the latest requirements. This webinar will cover key…
From screening fees to utility charges and late fees, rental housing providers regularly make decisions about which fees to charge and in what amounts. However, there is no single statute that comprehensively governs residential rental housing fees. Instead, providers must navigate overlapping state laws, local rent control ordinances, and evolving federal enforcement trends — which…
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…