A bill before the California Legislature would prevent landlords from evicting tenants who are federal employees or contractors during a government shutdown — and for 30 days after it ends…
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A Palo Alto council committee voted unanimously Tuesday to indefinitely shelve the city’s ongoing rent control effort, a significant victory for housing providers that now needs to be ratified by…
A wave of discrimination lawsuits in Los Angeles is putting fresh attention on how rental housing providers respond to Section 8 applicants. A single misstep can create costly legal exposure.
Question: My new tenant hasn’t returned the move-in form yet, what is the legal deadline?
The California Apartment Association has filed its reply brief in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, completing the briefing in its constitutional challenge to Alameda County’s COVID-19 eviction moratorium.
The San Pablo City Council has passed a “just cause” and anti-harassment ordinance that is more in line with state law than earlier drafts following months of advocacy by the…
California rental housing providers can build a working foundation in state fair housing law through a one-hour webinar the California Apartment Association is offering at 10 a.m. April 29, timed…
San Diego property owners with vacant second homes could face annual taxes of up to $12,000 under a measure the City Council voted 8-1 to place on the June 2…
Palo Alto city staff are recommending the city defer work on a local rent control ordinance, citing stable rents and the steep cost of standing up a new program. Administering…
As you evaluate prospective tenants for your rental property in 2026, be aware that the annually updated, state-mandated cap on applicant screening fees has increased for 2026. Each December, the…
