The City of Oakland prohibits smoking in all indoor common areas and some outdoor common areas of multi-housing units (defined as properties with two or more units) (Oakland Municipal Code…
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The City of Oakland prohibits smoking in all indoor common areas and some outdoor common areas of multi-housing units (defined as properties with two or more units) (Oakland Municipal Code…
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On March 5, 2024, the Concord City Council voted to amend the City’s Residential Tenant Protection Program Ordinance (“TPPO”) to impose rent caps and just cause eviction protections on most…
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On March 5, 2024, the Concord City Council voted to amend the City’s Residential Tenant Protection Program Ordinance (“TPPO”) to impose rent caps and just cause eviction protections on most…
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On March 5, 2024, the Concord City Council voted to amend the City’s Residential Tenant Protection Program Ordinance (“TPPO”) to impose rent caps and just cause eviction protections on most…
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In 2020-2022, California passed four pieces of legislation, providing tenants protections in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These laws imposed significant eviction protections; temporarily prohibited the filing of small claims…
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When a tenant dies there are a number of questions that arise regarding the owner’s rights and responsibilities. Here are some general guidelines owners should follow to avoid confusion and…
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If you are new to the industry or have been renting properties for many years, this handy Issue Insight provides a checklist with the current list of mandatory disclosures, forms,…
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California law requires rental property owners or their agents to provide to tenants specific information in the rental agreement (if no written agreement exists, the owner must still provide to…
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While some exceptions apply based on the size of a rental property, state law requires that for any residential rental agreement executed, extended, or renewed after July 1, 2015, a…
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…
One of the most asked questions on CAA’s Helpline is “Which Addenda Do I Need?” It’s a simple enough question, but there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Determining which addenda are…
This webinar provides a paragraph-by-paragraph explanation of the entire CAA Rental/Lease Agreement. The Rental/Lease Agreement is at the heart of the landlord-tenant relationship, so it is crucial that you understand…

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