An unlawful detainer action is more than filing paperwork and getting a rubber stamp from the court system. Once a termination notice expires and a resident does not move out,…
Rent Control
In California, over 35 cities and counties have implemented long-term rent control ordinances for residential rental housing. In addition, since Jan. 1, 2020, the California Tenant Protection Act has extended rent caps and eviction restrictions to many properties not governed by local ordinances.
By controlling prices, rent control can contribute to a reduced housing supply and the rise of expensive shadow markets. These regulations disproportionately benefit middle- and upper-class renters who retain price-controlled units, leaving those truly in need to seek costlier, distant housing options.
Rent control’s original policy goals may have been well-intentioned, but today, its benefits are disproportionately enjoyed by those who least require assistance, exacerbating the housing crisis for the most vulnerable populations.
Education
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LA Eviction & Rent Control Series Bundle Package
On-Demand Class
The LA Eviction & Rent Control Series Bundle Package provides a two-part overview of the key regulations governing residential rental housing in the City of Los Angeles. This series covers…
Part 1: Eviction Rules in the City of Los Angeles
On-Demand Class
Between the City of Los Angeles’ Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) and its Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance (JCO), nearly all residential rental units in the city are subject to local…
The City of Los Angeles’ Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) regulates rent increases, registration obligations, and related requirements for many rental units in the city. This webinar examines the RSO’s rent…
Which Addenda Do I Need? 2026
On-Demand Class
One of the most asked questions on CAA’s Helpline is “Which Addenda Do I Need?” It’s a simple enough question, but there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Determining which addenda are…
Forms
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Acknowledgement of Resident’s Thirty-Day Notice to Vacate
Exemption from AB 1482 Addendum
Exemption from AB 1482 Addendum (Spanish)
Exemption From Santa Ana Rent Control And Just Cause Eviction Ordinance Addendum (Separately Alienable Exemption)
Final Three-Day Notice to Quit for Breach of Covenant(s) (Tenancies Subject to AB 1482 Just Cause)
Itemized Statement of Charges
Lease Agreement
Lease Agreement (Spanish)
Notice of AB 1482 Addendum
Notice of AB 1482 Addendum (Spanish)
Industry Insights
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AB 1482: Questions and Answers
CAA Reference Guide: Laws Affecting the Ability to Raise the Rent
City of Los Angeles Large Rent Increase Relocation Assistance Requirement (Non-RSO Units)
City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance – Rent Cap Provisions
City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance – Tenant Buyout Agreements
Complying with Mountain View’s Rent Control Law
Concord’s Rent Control Law
Ellis Act: A General Overview
Local Rent Control Chart
Los Angeles County Eviction Moratorium & Rent Freeze: July 2022 Forward
In the News
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The Redwood City rent and eviction control ballot measure now has a powerful opponent after the City Council voted 6-0, with one abstention, to oppose the sweeping rent and eviction…
The California Apartment Association’s Legal Fund helps the association take on court cases with significant implications for rental housing providers’ rights and members’ bottom line.
Santa Monica’s City Council has placed three rent-control ballot measures before voters Nov. 3, including one that could let a rent-controlled tenancy continue indefinitely as qualifying occupants replace the original…
Stockton City Council members will hold a town hall Monday, July 27, seeking comments from the public on a possible local rent control ordinance, a push first flagged by the…
West Hollywood rental housing providers could face more active city enforcement, new construction-related rules and tighter owner-occupancy checks under a set of rent control changes city staff is developing. The…
California Apartment Association advocacy and member turnout helped keep Claremont’s City Council from advancing a local rent control ordinance this month — the second time in three years the city…
Redwood City rental housing providers now have official numbers behind what a proposed rent and eviction control ballot measure would cost the city to run. The same numbers show how…
Meet the speakers Whitney Prout Executive Vice President, Legal Affairs California Apartment Association Mallory Homewood Policy & Compliance Counsel, Local Government Affairs California Apartment Association Los Angeles housing providers can…
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has blocked a proposed statewide rent control initiative from appearing on the November 2026 ballot, handing housing providers a significant win in a case where…
