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,…
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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…
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CCRM Full Series (All Property Management Required Courses)
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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…
Have your tenants been paying their rent during the COVID-19 crisis? The California Apartment Association would like to know.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and calls for rent strikes by extreme tenant activists, the California Apartment Association is hearing from members that some residents have not paid their…
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the California Apartment Association is hearing from members that some residents have not paid their April rent. The association has created an informal poll…
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust our community into unknown territory. We recognize this is a frightening time and that many in our community have faced both health and economic impacts.…
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Third-Party Payment of Rent
California law requires a landlord to accept rent payments from a third party if that third party provides a signed acknowledgment.
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Forms CA-020S
Third Party Payor Agreement (Spanish)
This form can be used as the agreement for the Landlord accept payment from a third party (such as a parent of the Resident or a charity) without giving the…
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Forms CA-271S
Notice of Change of Payment Method (Spanish)
This form is used to allow the Landlord to refuse personal checks or make other changes to the methods the Resident may use to pay rent. This form is used…
