The California Apartment Association’s Ask an Attorney seminar series made its Solano County debut this week with a question-and-answer session in Fairfield.
Attorney Brian Rosales engages with the audience during an Ask the Attorney event Thursday, Jan. 9, in Fairfield.
The seminar, held Thursday, Jan. 9, provided a venue for members to receive expert input about legal issues that owners and managers commonly face.
Rental housing professionals asked about topics such as service animals, medical marijuana, bedbugs and new smoke alarm requirements.
The speaker, attorney Brian Rosales, answered questions to clear any confusion and help property managers operate legally.
Rosales, for example, urged attendees to inquire carefully regarding a tenant’s need for a service animal.
“You cannot ask specific questions about a person’s disability,” the lawyer said. “You can ask ‘Do you have a disability?’ and ‘How does the animal help you?’”
Rosales also referred attendees to articles on the CAA website, such as this article on new smoke detectors and this one on laws taking effect in 2014.