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Los Angeles councilman proposes rent cap of 60% of CPI

February 13, 2020

A Los Angeles city councilman wants to lower the annual rent cap to 60% of the Consumer Price Index, the same formula used in San Francisco. At present, the annual…

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CAA asks members to oppose rent control, ‘just cause’ in Milpitas

March 28, 2019

The California Apartment Association is mobilizing members to speak out against rent control and “just cause” eviction policies Tuesday in Milpitas. These policy proposals are expected to come up as…

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Habitability: Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities of the Owner and Tenant

California law requires residential rental property owners to deliver and maintain their rental units in a habitable condition, this legal principle is called the warranty of habitability.  Though originally created…

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Forms CA-194S

Notice of Pesticide Application-Dwelling Unit (Spanish)

Use for one time or periodic (i.e., monthly, weekly) pesticide application by the Landlord to a dwelling unit. In most cases, CAA Form CA-195 will have to be provided to…

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Forms CA-193

Resident’s Request for Maintenance Review

This form offers the resident the opportunity to request an inspection of the unit. Do not complete this form without first reviewing the instruction sheet.

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Relocation of Tenants During Maintenance and Repairs

Once a property owner has entered into a rental agreement with a tenant and has handed over the keys, the tenant has the exclusive right to possession of the dwelling…

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Plumbing Fixtures: Retrofits

The Legislature has proactively initiated water conservation measures for residential housing. SB 407 (Padilla), signed by the Governor in September of 2009, institutes specific time frames for which residential properties…

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Locks: Installing and Maintaining Door and Window Locks

California State law requires rental property owners to place locks on exterior unit doors, common doors, and windows of their rental units.  Tenants are responsible for notifying owners or their…

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Lead Renovation Awareness Flyer

The California Apartment Association is teaming up with the Federal EPA to make sure all apartment owners, managers and maintenance personnel are properly trained in lead-safe work practices when renovating,…

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Lead Based Paint: Renovation and Repair

While there are some exceptions, just about everyone who does work on pre-1978 rental housing where lead paint is presumed to be present must provide specific disclosure pamphlets to tenants…