This form is used by the resident to give legal notice to the owner of the resident’s intent to terminate the Rental Agreement for reasons of domestic violence, elder abuse,…
Forms CA-250
CAA’s offices will be closed beginning Thursday, July 2 at 2pm PST in observation of the Independence Day holiday. Normal business hours will resume Monday, July 6.
Forms CA-250
This form is used by the resident to give legal notice to the owner of the resident’s intent to terminate the Rental Agreement for reasons of domestic violence, elder abuse,…
Forms FR-001
This form complies with the City of Fresno’s requirement that landlords of units in multiunit rental properties to provide notice to residents that the unit is covered by Fresno’s ordinance…
Forms CA-031
This form documents the condition of the furnishings at move-in and becomes an addendum to the Rental Agreement. This form is also used at the end of the tenancy for…
Forms CA-070
This form permits property owners to specify the grill type and location of use. Also lists safety requirements for residents. Do not complete this form without first reviewing the instruction…
Forms CA-070S
This form permits property owners to specify the grill type and location of use. Also lists safety requirements for residents (Spanish Version). Do not complete this form without first reviewing…
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…
Forms CA-019
By using this form, a third party becomes the guarantor of the resident and incurs the liability of paying rent and other costs. Do not complete this form without first…
Forms CA-019S
By using this form, a third party becomes the guarantor of the resident and incurs the liability of paying rent and other costs. Do not complete this form without first…
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…
An unlawful detainer action is more than filing paperwork and getting a rubber stamp from the court system. Once a termination notice expires and a resident does not move out, the matter becomes a civil lawsuit governed by strict procedural rules, evidentiary requirements, and court deadlines. While unlawful detainers are intended to move more quickly…
California’s fair housing laws are among the most comprehensive in the country, and they apply to nearly all residential rental properties in the state. Because California law goes beyond federal requirements — and continues to evolve — understanding state-specific rules is critical to avoiding legal risk. These laws are not always straightforward, and even well-intentioned…
You are invited to attend an informational briefing on the Redwood City Rent Control Ballot Initiative, a measure filed by rent control proponents in April 2026. The California Apartment Association (CAA) will provide an overview of the initiative’s key provisions and how it, if passed, would change Redwood City’s current housing regulations. The session will…