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The nominating period for the 2016 CAA Board of Directors is underway.
Applications are due by noon Monday, July 24, 2015.
Pertinent documents are accessible below:
Memo from Nominating Committee Chair, Ron Granville, CPM
CAA Board of Directors’ Responsibilities, Code of Ethics and Current Planning Objectives
2016 CAA Board of Directors Application
Tagged: ElectionsLeadership
Heading to the Assembly floor is a bill aimed at ensuring tenants check their rental agreements before subletting their apartments via short-term home-sharing websites.
While subletting is typically forbidden in rental agreements, and can even lead to eviction, many tenants don’t know this.
SB 761 by Sen. Isadore Hall would put the onus on operators of home-sharing websites — such as Airbnb, HomeAway and Flipkey — to remind apartment renters to check their leases or ask their property managers before engaging in subletting. The hosting platforms would do this by posting an online notice that customers must acknowledge having read … Read More
Tagged: Short-term Rentals
Question: I served a three-day notice to pay rent or quit to one of our tenants. I received a partial payment within the three-day period. Do I have to serve another notice for the remainder of the rent, or is the notice still good?
Answer: Under California law, a residential landlord who accepts partial payment of rent demanded on a three-day notice is required to serve a new notice for the balance owed.
Question: How do we get rid of tenants who have filthy units? They always pay on time.
Answer: If the condition of a residential tenant’s apartment unit… Read More
Tagged: ColumnsComplianceLegal Q&A
In observance of Independence Day, CAA offices will be closed on Friday, July 3. Normal office hours will resume Monday, July 6.
Have a safe and happy holiday.
Tagged: News
CAA Tri-County-endorsed candidate Mahn Nguyen won handily in Tuesday, June 23, special election to fill the District 4 seat on the San Jose City Council.
When Councilman-Elect Nguyen is sworn in on Aug. 4, the City Council will have seven members that CAA Tri-County has supported over the past two cycles: Mayor Sam Liccardo, and council members Chappie Jones (District 1), Mahn Nguyen (District 4), Magdalena Carrasco (District 5), Pierluigi Oliverio (District 6), Rose Herrera (District 8), and Johnny Khamis (District 10). CAA Tri-County hopes this means Mayor Liccardo can continue to pursue policies that will increase economic development throughout… Read More
Tagged: Elections Tri-County
It’s time to recognize excellence in the rental housing industry in regions throughout California.
Southern California: Mission Awards
Members of the San Diego Division of CAA, the deadline is 5 p.m. today to submit nominations for the Mission Awards.
That gives you just a few hours to make nominations.
Know someone deserving acknowledgement for excellence in work performance? Click below and get nominating.
Northern California: GEMM Awards
Members of the Contra Costa, Napa and Solano Division, your deadline is Friday, July 3, to nominate for the CAA Greater East Bay GEMM Awards. Honor those who demonstrate excellence in the rental… Read More
Despite strong opposition from local rental owners led by the California Apartment Association, a divided San Jose City Council voted Tuesday to study a series of possible changes to the city’s rent control ordinance.
In the past month, the City Council heard the emphatic voices of rental owners who attended three public meetings, made phone calls, and sent hundreds of emails opposing changes to the city’s rent control law.
Because of this work, CAA’s Tri-County Division has been able to fight for a fair and deliberative process, not arbitrary changes that lack basis in fact, law or economics. And, CAA… Read More
Tagged: Rent Control Tri-County
On the eve of the California Apartment Association’s June board meeting, members of the Legislature’s Moderate Democratic Caucus joined CAA VIPs for dinner.
About 20 of the “Mods” attended the event Wednesday, June 17, at Mulvaney’s in Sacramento. Assemblyman Henry Perea, D-Fresno, recognized the members of the caucus in attendance, and each spoke for a couple minutes.
A highlight of the dinner included Sen. Jerry Hill presenting a Senate resolution to Ron Granville. The resolution recognizes Granville’s leadership as president of the Association in 2014.
Photos by Mike Nemeth
Tagged: LeadershipLegislatureNews
Question: I purchased a rental property two years ago, and the security deposits need to be increased. Most of the deposits are $600 and need to be increased to $900. What is the best way to do this?
Answer: If they are on a month-to-month agreement, you can serve a 30-day notice changing the terms of the tenancy to increase the deposit amount. You can charge up to twice the amount of the monthly rent if the unit is unfurnished.
Question: Who is responsible for the expense of carpet cleaning and painting when a tenant vacates a unit? Is it… Read More
Tagged: ColumnsComplianceLegal Q&A
On Tuesday, June 23, the San Jose City Council will decide if making amendments to the rent control ordinance should be a priority for the coming fiscal year.
Some of the proposals include:
Reducing the maximum allowable rent increase from 8% to 4%
Enacting a Just Cause Eviction Ordinance
Requiring rental owners to accept Section 8 vouchers
If chosen as a priority, the city will begin the process to amend the rent control ordinance. We need to tell them to look at all solutions to address our housing challenges.
Vice Mayor Rose Herrera and Councilmember Johnny Khamis have proposed the… Read More
Tagged: Rent Control Tri-County