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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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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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
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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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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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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
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
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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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…
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Many tenants choose to live in shared housing situations for a variety of reasons, such as marriage, romantic cohabitation, or simply because they cannot afford the rent on their own.…
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…