California landlords must navigate a complex web of state laws, local ordinances, and fair housing rules when screening prospective tenants. This rebroadcast offers the same expert-led training from the original…
Rental Agreements
A written rental agreement is the foundation of the relationship between the landlord and resident. It specifies the rights and responsibilities of both parties and includes specific information and disclosures required by law.
CAA offers a number of different rental agreements suitable for use in California: a month-to-month agreement, fixed term lease, renewal agreements, and Spanish language agreements.
Education
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Beginning and Maintaining the Tenancy
On-Demand Class
Beginning and Maintaining the Tenancy: Rental Agreements, Moving In, Changing Terms, Raising Rent, and Entering the Unit Make sure you are ready for move-in day. This class will cover the…
California Certified Residential Manager Final Exam
On-Demand Class
CCRM Final Exam – available after completion of all nine property management courses. Cost: $59 Member or $99 Non-Member * This exam is a California Certified Residential Manager (CCRM) Certificate…
Tenant Screening Process Webinar
On-Demand Class
California landlords must navigate a complex web of state laws, local ordinances, and fair housing rules when screening prospective tenants. This webinar will cover key requirements and frequently asked questions…
Termination Notices Webinar
On-Demand Class
The first step in terminating a tenancy is drafting a legally appropriate termination notice. Eviction cases are often lost because the landlord served an incorrect eviction notice, did not provide…
Did you know that before 1996, it was legal for cities in California to control how much a vacant rental unit could be listed for? That, and more, changed with…
Which Addenda Do I Need?
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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2025 A Checklist of Disclosures, Forms, Publications, and Postings Mandated for California Rental Housing
Addendum
Addendum (Long Version)
Addendum to Rental Agreement (Spanish)
Additional Residents Signature Addendum
Asbestos Addendum
Asbestos Addendum (Spanish)
Bedbug Notification
Bedbug Notification Addendum
Bedbug Notification Addendum (Spanish)
Industry Insights
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Agents for Service of Process: Questions and Answers
Clotheslines and Drying Racks on Rental Property
Disclosures, Forms, Publications, and Postings Mandated for California Rental Housing
Disclosures: Lease and Rental Agreement: Rent Payments and Agents
Foreign Language Rental Agreements and Leases
Grills and Barbecues at Rental Property
Lead Based Paint: Renovation and Repair
Military Personnel: Renting to Military Personnel
Personal Agriculture at Rental Property: Single Family Homes and Duplexes
Pesticides: Notifying Tenants When Spraying Pesticides
In the News
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Question: I bought a property with a tenant and fixed-term lease already in place. Should I send them a new agreement to sign with me listed as the landlord?
CAA is hosting a timely webinar, “Which Addenda Do I Need?”, at 10 a.m. Feb. 13, 2024. This one-hour session, led by CAA staff attorneys Monica Deka and Heidi Palutke,…
Question: I had prospective tenants sign a one-year fixed-term lease and pay the security deposit. The lease doesn’t start for another two weeks. They just called stating that they are…
To help rental housing professionals prepare for the new year, the California Apartment Association has updated its rental forms and instruction sheets. The most significant change for 2022 is a…
