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…
Industry Insights
Industry Insights
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…
Industry Insights
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…
Industry Insights
This Industry Insight provides a summary of the eviction moratorium.
Industry Insights
According to the California Integrated Waste Management Board, buildings account for one-sixth of the world’s fresh water withdrawals, one quarter of its wood harvest, and two-fifths of its material and…
Industry Insights
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…
Industry Insights
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…
Industry Insights
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…
Industry Insights
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…
Industry Insights
Numerous communities throughout California have either adopted or are considering residential rental housing inspection ordinances. The typical ordinance imposes a fee on property owners, followed by an inspection of the…
Developing appropriate screening criteria is critical for all rental housing providers. A rental housing provider who establishes appropriate screening criteria should find, more often than not, that they end up…
Join two of CAA’s in-house attorneys for discussion about the new laws and updated CAA forms for 2024. In this webinar, the presenters will touch on topics including:• Lowered security…
Take the Year-End webinar – specifically for owners and managers of rental property in the city of San Diego. The webinar will provide updates on rent control and a primer…
Protect Property Rights at the Ballot Box
The CAA Issues Committee supports state and local ballot measures that enhance housing providers’ ability to offer fair housing opportunities to renters.