“Can I raise the rent for my unit?” This simple question is one all landlords need to know the correct answer to. Unfortunately, there is not one answer as there…
Legislation
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.
Current Legislation/Bill tracking
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.
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Education
2022 Rental/Lease Agreement Webinar
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…
Increasing Rent Webinar
On-Demand Class
“Can I raise the rent for my unit?” This simple question is one all landlords need to know the correct answer to. Unfortunately, there is not one answer as there…
New Rental Housing Laws that Will Take Effect in 2022
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…
Pursuing COVID-19 Rental Debt in Small Claims Court
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…
What is the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020?
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…
Industry Insights
Business Licensing and the Rental Housing Industry
California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018
COVID-19: Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
Credit Reporting Obligation of Assisted Housing Providers – SB 1157 (Bradford)
Habitability: Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities of the Owner and Tenant
Legislative bill charts by year
Plumbing Fixtures: Retrofits
Political Signs at Rental Property
Rent Control: Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act
Telephone Wiring and Fees
In the News
A bill that would have forced landlords to inform prospective tenants about the energy efficiency of units being offered for rent has failed to emerge from the Assembly Appropriations Committee,…
The California Apartment Association is opposing a bill that would require that landlords inform prospective tenants about the energy efficiency of properties being offered for rent. Under SB 1026 by…
A bill that would have strained California’s aging power grid by triggering the mass installation of air conditioning systems in older apartment buildings has stalled in the state Senate. The…
The California Apartment Association this week finished updating the consumer price index rates for all areas of the state. The figures are used for calculating maximum allowable rent increases under…
After unanimously passing the Senate, a CAA-sponsored bill that would offer financial relief to landlords deprived of COVID-19 emergency rental assistance has passed its first committee hearing in the state…
Even as rental housing providers faced limited rental income during the pandemic, some lawmakers kept pushing for taxes, fees, and other requirements on the rental housing industry. Many of the…
Update: The Assembly Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, June 14, approved SB 847, which now heads to the Housing and Community Development Committee Members of the California Apartment Association are urging…
One of two bills that would prohibit rental property owners from accessing a credit report when a prospective tenant receives a government subsidy will not move forward this year. The…
A bill on the Assembly floor would require that landlords keep their rental units adequately cool. The California Apartment Association asserts that AB 2597 by Assemblyman Richard Bloom, circumvents…