The management of asbestos is primarily governed by three regulations: Proposition 65, the National Emissions Standards for Hazards Air Pollutants and the Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Code regulations. The…
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The management of asbestos is primarily governed by three regulations: Proposition 65, the National Emissions Standards for Hazards Air Pollutants and the Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Code regulations. The…
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SB 721 (Chapter 445, Stats. 2018) was signed by Governor Brown in response to the 2015 Berkeley balcony collapse. The balcony collapsed due to decayed wooden joists; six young adults…
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Real estate brokers and salespersons, when engaged in acts for which a license is required (this includes property management companies), must disclose their California Department of Real Estate License Number…
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Local legislative bodies have virtually unfettered discretion to adopt business licensing laws. In light of the fiscal crises that have inundated local communities, elected officials continue to look for additional…
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“Can I raise the rent for my unit?” This seemingly simple question is one all landlords need to know the answer to and one which CAA receives from its members…
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AB 802 (Williams, 2015) directed the California Energy Commission (CEC) to create a statewide building energy use benchmarking and public disclosure program for buildings larger than 50,000 square feet of…
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On November 8, 2016, the voters passed California’s Proposition 64, “Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, which legalized recreational use of marijuana. This is twenty years after…
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California has set ambitious goals with respect to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and waste disposed through landfills. To that end, the state has adopted both solid and organic waste recycling…
Join us for a free, Q&A-style webinar featuring an attorney from California’s fair housing enforcement agency, the Civil Rights Department. This focused conversation will address common questions and recurring points of confusion involving service and support animals in California rental housing. The discussion will include recent changes to federal guidance from the U.S. Department of…
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…