Whether in city halls—or under the dome of the state Capitol—we tirelessly advocate for ethical members of the rental housing industry in all aspects of California government.
We are the primary resource for policymakers, who benefit from our insights when framing key decisions. Our public affairs team includes policy analysts, lobbyists, communications specialists, and lawyers who doggedly defend our members’ interests.
CAA’s Government Affairs staff monitors all legislation introduced at the State Capitol that could impact the rental housing industry.
The Legislative Bill Chart details each bill CAA is following and includes the bill’s author, the current location and status of the bill, and CAA’s position on the legislation.
You can also follow the bills CAA is tracking in more detail through CAA’s Legislative Bill Tracking system.
A portion of your dues will be allocated to CAAPAC, CAA’s Political Action Committee or CAA’s Lobbying Fund. Neither portion is deductible for tax purposes. Also, in accordance with the “Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993,” 19% of the remaining portion of your membership dues are allocable to non-deductible lobbying expenditures for the 2014 calendar year.
On-Demand Class
The 2022 Rental/Lease Agreements include the new mold booklet required by the State of California for all new tenants and updates requested by CAA members. This webinar provides a paragraph-by-paragraph…
On-Demand Class
This annual webinar will cover the legislative and regulatory environment and highlights from the 2021 Legislative Year. We will also take a look at what’s ahead for the rental housing…
On-Demand Class
This webinar will provide detailed informationabout how and when to bring your case forCOVID-19 Rental Debt to small claims court, theimpact of choosing small claims court insteadof pursuing an unlawful…
On-Demand Class
The COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020, commonly known as AB 3088, was passed by the California Legislature on Monday, August 31, 2020 and took effect immediately upon signature by…
A bill attacking a landlord’s right to leave the rental housing business passed its first test in the state Assembly this week. AB 854 by Assemblyman Alex Lee, D-San Jose,…
Although the California Apartment Association didn’t get everything it wanted in 2021, it did chalk up some important victories amid another year of COVID-19. Successes included limiting the negative effects…
Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, California rental housing providers will have to provide a booklet on mold to prospective residents. The booklet, “Information on Dampness and Mold for Renters in California,”…
Landlord-tenant laws taking effect next year address a variety of topics, from code enforcement to emotional support animals to how tenants access the property. Below you’ll find summaries of these…
The California Apartment Association has defeated legislation that would have provided free legal representation to tenants who face eviction and claim they can’t pay the rent. In a CAA-led grassroots…
Assemblyman David Chiu, the author of California’s statewide rent cap legislation and a key negotiator of the COVID-19 eviction moratorium, has been tapped by San Francisco Mayor London Breed to…
Gov. Newsom last week signed into law a pair of CAA-supported bills that will allow the addition of homes to existing parcels without years of delays and red tape. SB…
The California Apartment Association is supporting a pair of bills that allow the addition of homes to existing parcels without years of delays and red tape. One of the bills,…
The Glendale City Council this week voted 5-0 against a rent registry proposal, sending a strong message that this unnecessary program has no place in the city. The California Apartment…
