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.
On-Demand Class
This webinar provides a paragraph-by-paragraph explanation of the entire CAA Rental/Lease Agreement, including the provisions required to comply with AB 1482 (the Tenant Protection Act of 2019), which imposed rent…
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…
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…
On-Demand Class
Join our webinar that will address the crucial question on every landlord’s mind: “Can I raise the rent for my unit?” While this question may seem simple, the truth is…
On-Demand Class
New to the rental housing business or want to brush up on the basics? On Wednesday, Feb. 22, the California Apartment Association held its Landlord 101 webinar. This 90-minute session…
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…
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…
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…
California’s law governing security deposits in residential rental housing can be strict and disputes over security deposits are common. This webinar will cover key requirements of the law and frequently…
Federal and state fair housing laws allow individuals with disabilities the right to have service animals and support animals – also known as emotional support, comfort, or companion animals –…
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…
Protect Property Rights at the Ballot Box
The CAA Issues Committee supports state and local ballot measures that enhance housing providers’ ability to offer fair housing opportunities to renters.
