Most rental housing owners and managers are familiar with the concept of rent control and have a basic understanding of the ways in which it impacts their business. Less well…
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Largest Employers Must Report Pay Data
Under Senate Bill 973 (2020) private employers of 100 or more employees (with at least one employee in California) must report certain pay and other data to the Department of Fair Employment…
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Late Fees: Residential Rental Payment
The amount of late fees charged by owners and managers of residential rental property is a matter of some controversy. Unlike some other states, California does not set the amount…
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Lead Based Paint: Renovation and Repair
While there are some exceptions, just about everyone who does work on pre-1978 rental housing where lead paint is presumed to be present must provide specific disclosure pamphlets to tenants…
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Lead Renovation Awareness Flyer
The California Apartment Association is teaming up with the Federal EPA to make sure all apartment owners, managers and maintenance personnel are properly trained in lead-safe work practices when renovating,…
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Leases: Premature Termination by Tenant
This paper describes the actions owners must take to maximize the amount of rent they can collect after a tenant prematurely terminates the lease. This paper also discusses how to…
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Legislative bill charts by year
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Local Rent Control Chart
Various cities and counties in California have adopted ordinances that restrict increases in rental rates for residential properties. The Industry Insight linked below lists the cities and counties with rent…
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Locks: Installing and Maintaining Door and Window Locks
California State law requires rental property owners to place locks on exterior unit doors, common doors, and windows of their rental units. Tenants are responsible for notifying owners or their…
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Long Beach’s Just Cause Eviction Ordinance Overview
On February 18, 2020, the Long Beach City Council voted to adopt a Just Cause Eviction Ordinance as an emergency ordinance which caused it to become effective immediately. “Just cause”…
