The Santa Monica City Council on Feb. 13 amended the city’s housing anti-discrimination law to prohibit discrimination based on an applicant’s “housing status.” The newly protected class, codified in Santa…
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The governor-declared severe winter-storm state of emergency in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, and its related caps on rent…
CAA offers resources to help property owners navigate legal requirements, best practices Two California cities have made the list of top 50 bed bug cities in the United States, according…
The initial winter storm-related states of emergency, along with accompanying restrictions on rent increases, have expired in San Diego and Ventura counties as of Feb. 22. Additionally, the state of…
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday postponed a public hearing on proposed “just cause” for eviction ordinance as well as a dispute-resolution measure for rental housing providers and…
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…
The California Apartment Association is gearing up to host two essential webinars that will provide rental housing providers with crucial insights into effective tenant screening and the management of service…
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…
The U.S. Supreme Court this month declined to hear appeals of two cases challenging the constitutionality of rent control and eviction restrictions, cases that had garnered support from the California…
As we approach Presidents Day weekend (Feb. 17-19), a time renowned for its mattress sales, the California Apartment Association reminds both tenants and landlords of the importance of responsible mattress…