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Forms CA-292
Use this form when resident wishes to waive his/her right to receive receipts and documentation with the Itemized Disposition of Security Deposit (Form CA-290). Do not complete this form without…
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Forms CA-293
This forms allows the Landlord and Resident to agree to (1) return of the security deposit by electronic funds transfer and/or (2) provision of the itemized disposition statement by email.…
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Forms SC-002
To be used by rental property owners in the City of Santa Cruz. Do not complete this form without first reviewing the instruction sheet.
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Forms CA-274
This form is used to allow a former resident to set up a payment plan for amounts due from the Itemized Disposition of Security Deposit and other amounts incurred during…
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Forms CA-290
This form provides the mandatory accounting for the disposition of the security deposit upon the tenant’s move-out. Receipts must be attached. Do not complete this form without first reviewing the…
A bill that would have unfairly penalized landlords who make honest mistakes regarding security deposits has died on the Senate floor, thanks largely to opposition from the California Apartment Association.…
By Heidi Palutke, Esq. CAA research counsel Owners have a new option for compliance with the 21-day deadline for accounting for a tenant’s security deposit. CAA-sponsored AB 1679, which took…
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…