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Details of California’s new bedbug law explained

October 5, 2016

After garnering the governor’s signature, legislation that addresses how property owners and renters deal with bedbugs is set to take effect Jan. 1, 2017. AB 551 by Assemblyman Adrin Nazarian…

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Gov. Brown signs more positive legislation for rental housing industry

September 27, 2016

Gov. Jerry Brown this week continued to sign legislation backed by the California Apartment Association, including bills on bedbugs, housing production and water submeters: SB 7 (D-Wolk) – Water Meters…

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CAA housing-supply bills, other key legislation reach governor

September 1, 2016

The California Legislature ended its two-year session having sent all four of CAA’s housing-supply bills to the governor’s desk, as well as a number of other positive proposals for the…

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Forms CA-078S

Periodic Application of Pesticides by Pest Control Operator Addendum (Spanish)

This addendum is for notification to incoming Residents when Landlord has contracted with a pest control operator for periodic pest control. (Spanish Version) Do not complete this form without first…

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Forms CA-077S

Periodic Application of Pesticides by Landlord to Common Area Addendum (Spanish)

This addendum is to be used when the Landlord is engaging in periodic application of pesticides in a common area, to notify incoming Residents. (Spanish Version) Do not complete this…

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CAA publishes background paper, video on clotheslines law

December 15, 2015

When tenants want to place clotheslines outside, landlords have plenty of discretion. Under Assembly Bill 1448, they can require that clotheslines be kept in a private area and even dictate…

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What you need to know about the new pesticide-notification law

December 9, 2015

If you’re a landlord who reaches for a can of Raid at the first sign of a cockroach or spider, prepare to break that habit. A law taking effect in January targets pest control…

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New CAA forms address pesticide-disclosure law, assistive-animal rules

November 30, 2015

In response to laws taking effect in January 2016, in addition to member requests, the California Apartment Association has published 13 new rental forms and has updated many of its existing forms.  Among the…

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Forms CA-078

Periodic Application of Pesticides by Pest Control Operator Addendum

This addendum is for notification to incoming Residents when Landlord has contracted with a pest control operator for periodic pest control. Do not complete this form without first reviewing the…

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Forms CA-077

Periodic Application of Pesticides by Landlord to Common Area Addendum

This addendum is to be used when the Landlord is engaging in periodic application of pesticides in a common area, to notify incoming Residents. Do not complete this form without…