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.
Industry Insights
As communities across the country have removed old heavy-handed rent control policies, eleven California cities continue to maintain rent control ordinances (governing residential rental housing) and have adopted regulatory schemes…
Industry Insights
In 1995, the California Legislature passed and the Governor signed AB 1164 – a law that is known as the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. This law cleared the way for…
Industry Insights
Effective January 1, 2020, California law requires a 90 days’ written notice when rental property owners increase a tenant’s rent more than 10 percent. Rent increases of 10% or less…
Forms CA-018
With this management form, you can easily and quickly determine daily rent for proration purposes.
Industry Insights
SB 1157 (Bradford), enacted in 2020, established Civil Code Section 1954.06, requiring landlords of certain assisted housing developments to offer residents listed on the lease the option to have their…
Forms CA-040
The purpose of this form is to clearly state the terms agreed to by both the owner (“Landlord”) and the tenant(s) (“Resident”). When properly completed and signed by both parties,…
Forms CA-040S
The purpose of this form is to clearly state the terms agreed to by both the owner (“Landlord”) and the tenant(s) (“Resident”). When properly completed and signed by both parties,…
Forms CA-015
This form is designed to facilitate the process of obtaining information about the Applicant’s employment history. Do not complete this form without first reviewing the instruction sheet.
Forms CA-015S
This form is designed to facilitate the process of obtaining information about the Applicant’s employment history. Do not complete this form without first reviewing the instruction sheet.
Forms CA-014
This form is designed to facilitate the process of obtaining information about the Applicant’s rental history from the prior Landlord. Do not complete this form without first reviewing the instruction…
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…
