In 1981, the Legislature built a foundation on which the operation of family daycare homes now rests. That foundation consists of definitions for small and large family daycare homes and…
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In 1981, the Legislature built a foundation on which the operation of family daycare homes now rests. That foundation consists of definitions for small and large family daycare homes and…
The California Smoke Alarm Safety Act mandates that all residential properties must have State Fire Marshal-approved smoke alarms to protect occupants from fire hazards. This guide, among other things, outlines…
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Since early 2007, the mortgage industry melt-down has generated an unprecedented number of foreclosures in California. While the greatest impact has been on owner-occupied, single family homes, some experts estimate…
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California’s growing population diversity presents some challenges for business owners who attempt to communicate with non-English speaking clients or customers. According to United States Census data, the top five languages…
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Every three years, California cities update their building and fire safety codes. The California Building Standards Commission adopted most of the rules from the International Fire Code. The rules included…
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A rental housing owner may set reasonable standards by which a tenant’s guest will be considered a resident. The length of time a guest may stay with a tenant is…
California law requires residential rental property owners to deliver and maintain their rental units in a habitable condition, this legal principle is called the warranty of habitability. Though originally created…
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It is unlawful for any person to place “universal wastes” in the trash. Universal wastes include common batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, mercury thermostats, electronic devices (TVs, Cell phones, VCRs). These…
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a rule that imposes additional duties on rental property owners and management companies to help combat identity theft. Entitled “Identity Theft Red Flags…
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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…
This webinar, scheduled for 10 a.m. Dec. 4, 2024, will highlight new laws passed by the California Legislature in 2024 as well as the bills that CAA successfully opposed. In…
In this webinar, scheduled for 10 a.m. Dec. 18, 2024, CAA’s legal affairs team will review the new requirements California landlords must follow due to key new laws adopted by…
Did you know that before 1996, it was legal for cities in California to control how much a vacant rental unit could be listed for? That, and more, changed with…
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