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June is here: What landlords need to know about eviction rules

May 29, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday extended an executive order from March 16 that cleared the way for local governments to enact COVID-19 related eviction moratoria. The order had been set…

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CAA joins coalition requesting property tax deferment

April 4, 2020

As renters struggle to make timely payments to landlords during the COVID-19 crisis, rental property owners will find it difficult if not impossible to cover their property taxes on time. …

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What happened to the 60-Day Notice?

March 5, 2020

Many members have emailed CAA’s Landlord Helpline wondering where to find the 60 Day Notice of Rent Increase.  This form has been discontinued due to a change in California law. 

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Governor declares coronavirus emergency

March 5, 2020

The continued spread of the coronavirus, including California’s first death from the outbreak, prompted Gov. Gavin Newsom this week to declare a statewide emergency. “The state of California is deploying…

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State cracking down on landlords advertising ‘No Section 8′

February 5, 2020

The state has begun cracking down on landlords who advertise that Section 8 voucher holders need not apply for tenancy. A California law that took effect Jan. 1 prohibits rental…

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Oakland’s criminal background check law prompts CAA to explore liability protections

February 5, 2020

Oakland’s new ban on criminal background checks during tenant screening has prompted the California Apartment Association to explore its legislative and legal options for providing liability protection to landlords. Under…

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CAA L.A. chairman recognized for work to curb homelessness

January 30, 2020

Dan Tenenbaum, chairman of the California Apartment Association’s Local Advisory Council in Los Angeles, received accolades this week for his work to improve homelessness-related programs in the region. On Tuesday,…

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Oakland moves to ban criminal background checks for tenants

January 23, 2020

The city of Oakland has preliminarily approved an ordinance that would prohibit landlords from conducting criminal background checks or asking prospective tenants whether they have a criminal record at any…

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Reminder: ‘No Section 8’ ads are against the law

January 22, 2020

The California Apartment Association is reminding its members that it’s against California law to include “No Section 8” or similar verbiage in advertisements for rental housing.   As of Jan. 1, Senate Bill 329 prohibits landlords from rejecting…

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Looking ahead: Top rental housing issues to watch in the new year

January 8, 2020

The stakes are certainly high this year for California’s rental housing industry. In 2020, we can expect a radical rent control measure back on the statewide ballot, an emboldened tenants’…