This form allows one or more residents of a unit to change by adding and/or removing a resident from an existing rental/lease agreement, without the need for the parties to…
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Forms CA-150
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Forms CA-150
This form allows one or more residents of a unit to change by adding and/or removing a resident from an existing rental/lease agreement, without the need for the parties to…
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With some exceptions, a landlord cannot prohibit a tenant from posting or displaying political signs that relate to any of the following: An election or legislative vote, including an election…
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Since 1984, California law has required pest control companies to provide notice to landlords and residents when applying pesticides at the property. If the landlord has contracted with a pest…
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In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, thousands of American service men and women were called to active duty by…
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While there are some exceptions, just about everyone who does work on pre-1978 rental housing where lead paint is presumed to be present must provide specific disclosure pamphlets to tenants…
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Every three years, California cities update their building and fire safety codes. The California Building Standards Commission adopted most of the rules from the International Fire Code. The rules included…
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California’s growing population diversity presents some challenges for business owners who attempt to communicate with non-English speaking clients or customers. According to United States Census data, the top five languages…
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California law requires rental property owners or their agents to provide to tenants specific information in the rental agreement (if no written agreement exists, the owner must still provide to…
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Forms CA-094
This form provides special rules and regulations for the keeping of a waterbed on rental property, in accordance with state law. Do not complete this form without first reviewing the…
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, the matter becomes a civil lawsuit governed by strict procedural rules, evidentiary requirements, and court deadlines. While unlawful detainers are intended to move more quickly…
California’s fair housing laws are among the most comprehensive in the country, and they apply to nearly all residential rental properties in the state. Because California law goes beyond federal requirements — and continues to evolve — understanding state-specific rules is critical to avoiding legal risk. These laws are not always straightforward, and even well-intentioned…
You are invited to attend an informational briefing on the Redwood City Rent Control Ballot Initiative, a measure filed by rent control proponents in April 2026. The California Apartment Association (CAA) will provide an overview of the initiative’s key provisions and how it, if passed, would change Redwood City’s current housing regulations. The session will…