Industry Insights
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Ellis Act: A General Overview
Enacted in 1985, the Ellis Act provides that no local government can compel a rental property owner to continue to offer housing for rent. At the same time, the law…
As information regarding criminal background becomes readily available on the internet, more employers are using criminal background checks as part of their screening process for prospective employees. Criminal background checks…
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Entering the Rental Unit: Owners’ Rights and Limitations
Once a rental property owner has entered into a rental agreement with a resident and has handed over the keys, the resident has the right to privacy in his or…
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Escondido Eviction Moratorium – CAA Summary
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FAQ: Challenges with Rent Collection Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
As anxiety over COVID-19 continues to grow, the California Apartment Association has received a flood of questions about how to handle the myriad issues expected with upcoming rent payments. The…
Since the COVID-19 pandemic has taken root in California, Governor Gavin Newsom has issued two executive orders related to evictions of residents who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.…
In 1970, then Assemblyman Pete Wilson authored AB 2300, which was signed into law requiring local building officials to recognize the Uniform Building Code as the model code for the…
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Foreclosures and Rental Housing
Since early 2007, the mortgage industry melt-down has generated an unprecedented number of foreclosures in California. While the greatest impact has been on owner-occupied, single family homes, some experts estimate…
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Foreign Language Rental Agreements and Leases
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…
