Legislation signed into law by Gov. Newsom earlier this month added to existing law by requiring that residents of some newly built affordable housing in California be allowed to own…
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A weeklong heatwave prompted Gov. Newsom on Wednesday to declare a state of emergency with a related cap on rent increases. Newsom’s declaration triggered Penal Code Section 396, the state’s…
A bill that would limit the use of wage garnishment in the collection of unpaid rent and other debts has reached Gov. Newsom’s desk. The bill, SB 1477 by state Sen. Bob…
A bill awaiting Gov. Newsom’s signature would create additional protections for victims of domestic violence who reside in rental housing. The bill, SB 1017 by Sen. Susan Eggman, D-Stockton, reached the…
The Los Angeles City Housing Department has published a report suggesting ways to phase out key parts of the city’s COVID-19 eviction moratorium while also making some pandemic-era regulations permanent.…
The 2022 CAA Nominating Committee, chaired by Barry Altshuler (Equity Residential), is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for open seats on the 2023 CAA Board of Directors. We…
In addition to burdening housing providers, the draconian rent and eviction control initiative going before Pasadena voters this fall would create a city bureaucracy costing taxpayers nearly $6 million per…
An Assembly bill sent to the governor’s desk aims to eliminate the need for prospective tenants to pay for separate credit checks every time they apply for a rental. Under…
The West Hollywood City Council on Aug. 15 voted to phase out the current pandemic-related freeze on rent increases on rent controlled properties by the end of this year. The…
Over the past couple weeks, the CAA Landlord Helpline has seen a flurry of questions regarding rent payment methods. Here is a sampling of those questions and answers: