Recent fires caused by the charging of lithium-ion batteries have caused some landlords to prohibit the charging of personal micromobility devices such as e-bikes and scooters at the property. The…
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Recent fires caused by the charging of lithium-ion batteries have caused some landlords to prohibit the charging of personal micromobility devices such as e-bikes and scooters at the property. The…
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Since 1984, California law has required pest control companies to provide notice to landlords and residents when applying pesticides at the property. If the landlord has contracted with a pest…
Forms CA-080
DO NOT USE THIS FORM if the animal is being requested as a reasonable accommodation for a disability. Use Form CA-062 – Assistive Animal Policy Addendum as the addendum after…
Forms CA-080S
DO NOT USE THIS FORM if the animal is being requested as a reasonable accommodation for a disability. Use Form CA-062 – Assistive Animal Policy Addendum as the addendum after…
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SB 971, signed by Gov. Newsom on September 2, 2022, requires all low-income housing funded in part or in whole on or after January 1, 2023, by the California Department…
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The Governor signed SB 2733 (1990) requires the Department of Health Services to adopt regulations for the design, installation, inspection, maintenance, supervision, and training of personnel involved in the design,…
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The Legislature has proactively initiated water conservation measures for residential housing. SB 407 (Padilla), signed by the Governor in September of 2009, institutes specific time frames for which residential properties…
Forms CA-081
Allows an owner to restrict the size and location of political signs on residential rental property. Do not complete this form without first reviewing the instruction sheet.
Forms CA-081S
Allows an owner to restrict the size and location of political signs on residential rental property. (Spanish Version) Do not complete this form without first reviewing the instruction sheet.
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With some exceptions, a landlord cannot prohibit a tenant from posting or displaying political signs that relate to any of the following: An election or legislative vote, including an election…
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…
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…