The City of Los Angeles’ Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) covers, among other things, allowable rent increases, registration of rental units, and legal reasons for eviction for most rental units located…
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City of Los Angeles Systematic Code Enforcement Program
The City of Los Angeles residential rental housing inspection program is called the Systematic Code Enforcement (SCEP) and requires regular periodic inspections of many rental units within the City. The…
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City of San Diego – Source of Income Discrimination Law
Effective August 1, 2019, the City of San Diego prohibits discrimination based on a tenant’s source of income, including the receipt of housing subsidies, such as Section 8 Housing Choice…
Forms SD-016
City of San Diego Utility Fee Disclosure Addendum (For use when charging for City-provided utilities)
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City of San Diego’s Algorithmic Pricing Ordinance
On May 13, 2025, over CAA’s opposition and objection, the San Diego City Council voted to adopt an ordinance the prohibits the sale, licensing and use of “algorithmic devices,” as…
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City of San Diego’s Recycling Ordinance
The San Diego recycling ordinance requires owners of residential property to provide recycling services, and in some cases, to educate their residents about the recycling services offered.
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City of San Jose – Housing Payment Equality Ordinance
Effective September 26, 2019, the City of San Jose prohibits discrimination based on a tenant’s source of income, including the receipt of housing subsidies, such as Section 8 Housing Choice…
Forms CA-066
Clothesline & Drying Rack Addendum
California law allows residents to set up clotheslines and drying racks within their “private area”, subject to specific rules set by the Landlord. This addendum specific the standards and rules…
Forms CA-066S
Clothesline & Drying Rack Addendum (Spanish)
California law allows residents to set up clotheslines and drying racks within their “private area”, subject to specific rules set by the Landlord. This addendum specific the standards and rules…
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Clotheslines and Drying Racks on Rental Property
California law allows, subject to approval by the property owner, a Resident to use a clothesline or drying rack in the Resident’s “private area” if certain conditions are met. CAA’s…
