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Updated for 2026, the California Certified Residential Manager (CCRM) Property Management series of courses provide comprehensive training specific to the laws and regulations of California. When you complete the CCRM…
This package includes all 12 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) required for current CCRM certified professionals. You may register for the complete package to earn all 12 credits at once, or…
The California Apartment Association is working to stop legislation that would impose new costs, compliance requirements, and restrictions on rental housing providers. Due to CAA’s opposition, a number of these…
Question: I am charging a new tenant a security deposit equal to one month’s rent. May I also collect the final month’s rent upfront?
Legislation requiring landlords to give tenants the option to have their on-time rent payments reported to credit bureaus has been signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The California Apartment Association is offering a 90-minute webinar next week to help new landlords build a successful future in the rental housing business while upholding the highest ethical standards.…
A bill that would limit the use of wage garnishment in the collection of unpaid rent and other debts has reached Gov. Newsom’s desk. The bill, SB 1477 by state Sen. Bob…
Over the past couple weeks, the CAA Landlord Helpline has seen a flurry of questions regarding rent payment methods. Here is a sampling of those questions and answers:
Update: The Legislature has approved SB 1477 and its fate now rests with Gov. Newsom. The California Apartment Association continues to call on landlords across the state to contact their…
A state Senate bill working its way toward the governor’s desk would prohibit the use of wage garnishment for collecting unpaid rent and other debts from most Californians. The bill,…
The California Apartment Association has stopped a bill that would have treated unpaid rent as consumer debt – just like an unpaid credit card bill. The legislation, SB 1324 by Sen. Maria…
Join us for a free, Q&A-style webinar featuring an attorney from California’s fair housing enforcement agency, the Civil Rights Department. This focused conversation will address common questions and recurring points of confusion involving service and support animals in California rental housing. The discussion will include recent changes to federal guidance from the U.S. Department of…
California’s law governing security deposits in residential rental housing can be strict and disputes over security deposits are common. The law has been amended multiple times in the past several years, meaning that it’s more important than ever to make sure you are up to date on the latest requirements. This webinar will cover key…
From screening fees to utility charges and late fees, rental housing providers regularly make decisions about which fees to charge and in what amounts. However, there is no single statute that comprehensively governs residential rental housing fees. Instead, providers must navigate overlapping state laws, local rent control ordinances, and evolving federal enforcement trends — which…
