The California Apartment Association has formed a coalition of housing advocacy groups to defeat a draconian rent control and “just cause” eviction measure proposed for the city of Sacramento. The…
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Tenant activists, landlords argue for and against rent control before San Diego council committee
Although not on the agenda, arguments over rent control dominated the discussion Wednesday at a San Diego City Council committee meeting. Scores of public speakers – both for and against…
An Assembly bill proposed this year would mandate that landlords and property managers receive training on fair practices and tenant rights. AB 2618 by Assemblyman Rob Bonta, D-Oakland, would require…
Rent increases remain limited to 10 percent Gov. Jerry Brown has again extended states of emergency in areas of both Northern and Southern California affected by last fall’s wildfires. The…
A newly introduced bill would waive environmental-review requirements for certain affordable housing projects in some of California’s poorest communities. Under AB 3030 by Assemblywoman Anna Caballero, D-Salinas, qualifying affordable housing…
An effort to place rent control before National City voters this November has entered the signature-gathering phase. The city attorney for National City recently gave petitioners the green light to…
A new CAA-supported program that teaches women property management skills and helps them find jobs and housing has graduated its inaugural class. The REstart training program was initiated by the…
The California Apartment Association hired Mallori Spilker as its new government affairs director for the CAA Sacramento Valley division. She joins the public affairs staff in the Sacramento region led…
It’s no secret that the rental housing industry is wearing a veritable bull’s eye at the state Capitol. Perhaps you’ve seen the recent news stories about efforts to repeal essential…
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CAA Industry Intelligence Reports: Housing supply key to California’s economy reaching its potential
While California’s economy continues to grow, the expansion has slowed considerably amid the state’s ongoing housing crisis and an ensuing labor shortage, according to a pair of reports released today…
