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Application Logistics: Screening Fees, Holding Deposits, and Best Practices for Handling Applications

On-Demand Class

Handling applications is a fundamental part of every rental housing provider’s business operation. The application process is the first interaction you will have with your new tenant, and it sets…

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Renting the Property: Marketing-to-Move-In, Leasing Skills, and Security Deposits

On-Demand Class

The class starts with an overview of how to market your unit, maintain your online reputation and write advertisement that comply with fair housing laws. You’ll learn leasing procedures and…

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Update to maximum applicant-screening fee for 2021

February 16, 2021

As you consider prospective renters in 2021, remember that your applicant screening fee can only cover the expenses you incur in the process. This includes the actual money spent gathering…

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Fair housing proposals could force landlords to accept guarantors on behalf of tenants

September 29, 2020

The California Apartment Association last week submitted comments to the Fair Employment and Housing Council, which is considering a new round of fair housing regulations. The Fair Employment and Housing…

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Concord City Council overhauls rental housing programs

July 9, 2020

The Concord City Council on Tuesday approved sweeping changes to its rental housing laws, including the rolling back of the city’s rent mediation program and new requirements surrounding fixed-term leases…

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Update to maximum applicant-screening fee for 2020

February 21, 2020

As you consider prospective renters in 2020, remember that your applicant screening fee can only cover the expenses you incur in the process. This includes the actual money spent gathering…

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Oakland’s criminal background check law prompts CAA to explore liability protections

February 5, 2020

Oakland’s new ban on criminal background checks during tenant screening has prompted the California Apartment Association to explore its legislative and legal options for providing liability protection to landlords. Under…

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Tenant screening reports: Beware of stricter standards under 2018 California Supreme Court decision

December 5, 2019

With the spread of “just cause” eviction requirements throughout the state, it has become increasingly important for landlords to develop and consistently apply appropriate screening criteria to potential tenants. Those…

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Industry Insights

City of San Jose – Housing Payment Equality Ordinance

Effective September 26, 2019, the City of San Jose prohibits discrimination based on a tenant’s source of income, including the receipt of housing subsidies, such as Section 8 Housing Choice…

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Los Angeles County – Source of Income Discrimination Law

Effective July 19, 2019, within the incorporated areas of the County of Los Angeles, the County prohibits discrimination based on a tenant’s source of income, including the receipt of housing…