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Rent is due, but will it arrive?

April 1, 2020

It’s April 1, and the rent is due.   With COVID-19 prompting layoffs and job cuts across California, though, many tenants won’t be able to pay it. In these cases, the California Apartment Association urges landlords to respond with…

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L.A. issues COVID-19 rent freeze, 12-month payment plan for back rent

March 31, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the city of Los Angeles to prohibit all rent increases in rent controlled units, approve a far-reaching eviction moratorium, and grant tenants one year to…

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Governor issues executive order on COVID-19 and evictions

March 25, 2020

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order making it clear that local governments can impose eviction protections for tenants who are unable to pay their rent because of…

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Groups push to suspend of all evictions throughout California

March 19, 2020

A number of groups are now demanding that Gov. Gavin Newsom immediately suspend all evictions in California, regardless of the reason for terminating the tenancy. Organizations including the ACLU and…

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Growing number of cities pursue COVID-19 eviction protections

March 19, 2020

A growing number of cities are issuing eviction protections for tenants financially strapped by the coronavirus. Major cities to adopt COVID-19 eviction restrictions include Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose,…

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Sacramento passes emergency eviction moratorium in response to COVID-19

March 18, 2020

After Sacramento County issued a “stay at home” directive Tuesday, the Sacramento City Council unanimously adopted an emergency ordinance temporarily banning the eviction of tenants unable to pay rent due…

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Culver City votes to draft rent-freeze ordinance

June 26, 2019

Despite massive turnout and opposition from the rental housing industry, the Culver City Council on Monday voted 4-1 to pursue a yearlong, 3% cap on rent increases. City staff will…

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Column: The great courthouse slowdown

February 6, 2013

Years ago, the process for an uncontested eviction took about 30 days. Now, that process takes about 45 days. Unfortunately, the process is about to take much longer and initial…