Proposals that surfaced in the city of Los Angeles this week would prohibit landlords from considering an applicant’s criminal record, credit report or eviction history during the tenant-screening process. On…
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A bill working its way through the Legislature threatens to undo improvements negotiated by the California Apartment Association to make the state’s rent cap and “just cause” for eviction law…
The California Apartment Association has stopped legislation that would have prohibited landlords from using credit reports as part of the tenant-screening process. At the request of CAA, Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva,…
A group of rental property owners have sued the city of Oakland and Alameda County, alleging that the eviction moratoriums imposed by those governments infringe on property owners’ constitutional rights.…
A newly introduced bill would prohibit landlords from using credit reports while screening prospective tenants. AB 2527 by Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, D-Fullerton, would also ban property owners from asking about…
For the fourth time in as many years, a Bay Area lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require that landlords register their properties with the government. AB 2469 by Assemblywoman…
Less than 10 days ago, Gov. Newsom lifted the state’s indoor mask mandate, a promising milestone in California’s nearly two-year battle with COVID-19. A few days later, the governor talked…
The California Apartment Association has updated its webinar on service and support animals to help rental property owners comply with a new law. AB 468 took effect Jan. 1, 2022,…
At first glance, a new bill may appear to provide added protection for victims of domestic violence. Read further, and you will find that the bill gives unprecedented protection to…
A survey from the California Apartment Association reflects widespread landlord frustration with the current COVID-19 emergency rental assistance program (ERAP), underscoring the need for improvements that a CAA-sponsored bill would…