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A bill intended to boost the construction of accessory-dwelling units has passed the state Senate and now heads to the Assembly.
SB 831 by Sen. Bob Wieckowski, D-Fremont, won full Senate approval Wednesday on a 30-1 vote, sending it on to the second house of the Legislature.
The building of accessory dwelling units — also known as granny flats or in-law units — is increasingly considered one of the more sensible ways to address California’s housing shortage.
And while this housing type is cheaper and quicker to build than a single-family home, the excessive fees and regulatory hurdles associated with… Read More
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A bill that would mandate that landlords and property managers receive training on fair practices and tenant rights is dead for 2018 after stalling in the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
AB 2618 by Assemblyman Rob Bonta, D-Oakland, sought to require the Department of Consumer Affairs to administer a certification program for the training. The bill also would have authorized the department to identify and approve providers of the educational coursework.
Further, AB 2618 would have mandated that landlords and property managers be certified every two years.
Under an earlier draft of the bill, anyone caught managing property without the certification would… Read More
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The California Apartment Association is supporting a bill that would add protections for property owners and tenants who make calls to law enforcement for help.
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An Assembly bill intended to curb illegal marijuana cultivation could have unintended consequences for landlords whose tenants secretly set up growing operations in their units.
Under AB 2164 by Assemblyman Ken Cooley, D-Rancho Cordova, individuals accused of violating local cannabis laws – including tenants and their unsuspecting landlords — could face fines and other penalties without first getting a chance to appeal and remedy the problem.
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The California Apartment Association has added landlord safeguards to a bill that would ensure a tenant’s ability to pay rent through a third party.
Historically, landlords have been unwilling to accept payments from third parties over concerns that a third party would claim a right to possession of the unit.
CAA worked with the author, Assemblyman Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, to prevent this from happening.
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An Assembly bill would dramatically prolong the eviction process, endanger renters who complain about their neighbors, and allow tenants to avoid eviction by making frivolous complaints.
Under 2343 by Assemblyman David Chiu, D-San Francisco, landlords would have to provide 10 days’ notice before serving eviction papers to tenants who’ve failed to pay the rent. At any time during this 10-day period, the tenant could pay the rent to prevent eviction. At present, the notice requirement is three days. This extension would essentially shift rent due dates to the middle of the month.
For tenants who have committed serious lease violations,… Read More
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An Assembly bill proposed this year would mandate that landlords and property managers receive training on fair practices and tenant rights.
AB 2618 by Assemblyman Rob Bonta, D-Oakland, would require the Department of Real Estate to administer a certification program for the training. The department would also be authorized to identify and approve providers of the educational coursework.
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A pair of bills have emerged in the Legislature this year to help California college students secure housing near campus without breaking their budgets.
SB 922 by Sen. Janet Nguyen, R-Garden Grove, focuses on turning surplus property near college campuses into housing for college students.
It would authorize the California Department of General Services to offer unused properties within two miles of any University of California, California State University or California community college to local governments or nonprofits for the construction of such housing.
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A bill co-sponsored by the California Apartment Association would create financial consequences for local governments that fail to allow their fair share of housing.
AB 1759 by Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, D-Sacramento, would withhold road maintenance funds from cities and counties until they meet their housing production goals as assigned by the state.
Along with CAA, the California Association of Realtors is co-sponsoring the legislation.
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A state lawmaker this year is again trying to make it easier and cheaper for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units.
The building of accessory dwelling units — also known as granny flats or in-law units — is increasingly considered one of the more sensible ways to address California’s housing shortage.
And while this housing type is cheaper and quicker to build than a single-family home, the excessive fees and regulatory hurdles associated with granny flats remains a serious deterrent to construction.
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