Question: I have an applicant who only has a Brazilian passport, no U.S.-issued government ID. Are we allowed to deny based on this, or can we ask for their green…
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Question: Did the law change this year to prohibit landlords from requiring applicants to have income that is at least three times the rent?
The California Apartment Association urges its members to review their tenant-screening policies to ensure compliance with fair housing rule changes regarding housing vouchers and criminal history information.
Question: Do I have to allow a co-signer or guarantor when an applicant does not qualify? If I do allow it, what is the process, does the guarantor sign the…
The California Apartment Association is reminding its members to ensure their rental application includes critical components that, if omitted, could end up being very costly. Under the California Investigative Consumer…
It seems that every year the California Legislature adopts at least a handful of laws that require a change in how California landlords do business. Some years those changes are…
A bill mandating interest payments on security deposits and acceptance of reusable screening reports will not move forward this year, following opposition from the California Apartment Association. AB 2785 by…
The California Assembly Judiciary Committee approved a bill on Tuesday that proposes new regulations on how landlords manage security deposits, while also aiming to implement new limits on tenant screening…
A bill recently introduced in California aims to change existing laws regarding tenant security deposits and screening fees. AB 2785 by Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson, D-Suisun City, introduces two key…
Each year, state law allows for a calculated increase in the amount collected from a rental property owner or their agent from a tenant-applicant to cover the cost of credit…
