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.…
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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.
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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.…
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On November 8, 2016, Mountain View voters adopted Measure V, also known as the Community Stability and Fair Rent Charter Amendment (CSFRA), which went into effect on December 23, 2016.…
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On October 28, 2021, the City of Fresno City Council approved an ordinance prohibiting smoking in and around multi-unit rental properties (defined as a property containing two or more units…
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The City of Oakland prohibits smoking in all indoor common areas and some outdoor common areas of multi-housing units (defined as properties with two or more units) (Oakland Municipal Code…
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On March 5, 2024, the Concord City Council voted to amend the City’s Residential Tenant Protection Program Ordinance (“TPPO”) to impose rent caps and just cause eviction protections on most…
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On March 5, 2024, the Concord City Council voted to amend the City’s Residential Tenant Protection Program Ordinance (“TPPO”) to impose rent caps and just cause eviction protections on most…
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On March 5, 2024, the Concord City Council voted to amend the City’s Residential Tenant Protection Program Ordinance (“TPPO”) to impose rent caps and just cause eviction protections on most…
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Forms CA-067
This form is required if the property is located within a common-interest development. Rules and regulations of the common-interest development must be attached to the addendum.
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In 2020-2022, California passed four pieces of legislation, providing tenants protections in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These laws imposed significant eviction protections; temporarily prohibited the filing of small claims…
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…