Many tenants choose to live in shared housing situations for a variety of reasons, such as marriage, romantic cohabitation, or simply because they cannot afford the rent on their own.…
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Many tenants choose to live in shared housing situations for a variety of reasons, such as marriage, romantic cohabitation, or simply because they cannot afford the rent on their own.…
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On November 8, 2016, Mountain View voters adopted Measure V, also known as the Community Stability and Fair Rent Charter Amendment (CSFRA), which went into effect on December 23, 2016.…
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On October 28, 2021, the City of Fresno City Council approved an ordinance prohibiting smoking in and around multi-unit rental properties (defined as a property containing two or more units…
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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…
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…