News: Affordable housing

San Jose to study legality of proposed developer fee for affordable housing

June 13, 2013

Following the lead of other cities in the Silicon Valley, San Jose is considering a fee on new development to help pay for affordable housing. This article in the Silicon Valley Business Journal focuses on a San Jose City Council vote approving a “nexus study” on such a fee. Under California law, before a local jurisdiction can assess a development fee, it must establish a nexus, or “reasonable relationship,” between the purpose of the charge and the type of development proposed. Many jurisdictions have interpreted the word “reasonable” quite broadly, leading to fees that may not truly fulfill the nexus… Read More

Tagged: Advocacy Affordable housing Tri-County

AAGIE Summer Scramble raises $5K for HomeAid

May 14, 2013

The 19th Annual AAGIE Summer Scramble Charity Tournament raised $5,000 for HomeAid Inland Empire, which has provided transitional housing since 1990 to families rebuilding their lives in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. The golf tournament was held on May 9 at The Retreat in Corona, and more than 140 golfers took part, supporting a good cause and enjoying a beautiful day on the course.

Tagged: Affordable housing Charity Greater Inland Empire

CAA responds to articles on tightening market, higher prices

March 14, 2013

In California, fewer homes are for sale these days, and finding “for rent” signs can test a would-be tenant’s patience. The news media are taking notice of these realities — and the impacts they’re having on affordability. Both Forbes and the Huffington Post today published articles about the high cost of rental housing in California, and last week, the Sacramento Bee reported a steep decline in homes for sale. According to the Huffington Post piece, the Golden State has the least affordable rental housing on the mainland United States. The Post cites the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s annual report.… Read More

Tagged: Affordable housing In the news Rental Prices Trends Tri-County

Santa Cruz’s approach to ‘granny units’ may offer model across U.S.

March 7, 2013

Tagged: Affordable housing In the news

Join CAA

Joining CAA will help you comply with laws and regulations that you need to understand for the protection of your rental housing business.

Learn More

QUICK LINKS

Rental Assistance Program
CTRA - COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act
AB 1482 - State Rent Caps
COVID-19 - General Information
Newsroom
Contribute to the Rental Housing Survival Fund

Newest Posts

Bill would mandate lease-guarantor disclosure in five languages April 19, 2021
L.A. to hike inspection fees, but program reform possible April 19, 2021
CAA derails bills that would harm rental housing providers April 15, 2021

We have been a CAA members since 1984. CAA has provided us the guidance needed to successfully manage our property. The rental forms keep us on solid legal ground which has minimized our management workload and helped us maintain quality housing for our clients. Your weekly e-news keeps us appraised of property management issues to be on the lookout for. Your work in the California State legislature in Sacramento has provided valuable representation for our industry. Keep up the excellent work!
– Forrest L. — Ridgecrest, CA

Thank you. You guys conducted a great campaign with Measure C. We would have obviously lost without your management, coordination, and hard work. Sure glad you guys are here...
– Rich B. — San Rafael, CA

Dear Ms. Moss, I want to personally thank you for your timely and very professional response. You are very thorough AND you provide examples and attachments how to find solutions and how to address the issues effectively. What you did would have taken me hours of research and still I wouldn't feel as confident in my ability because I am not up to date on how certain areas of a contract are practiced.

I was wary about joining CAA but after today I know I did the right thing and plan on continuing my membership for a long time.

Many thanks
– Ravi K. — Folsom, CA

I just want to say Thank You Team at CAA. Being a Landlord in California is frightening enough -- but with you, not as scary! I just know someone on the team understands!
– Kristi B. — Lewiston, CA

We could not have accomplished the defeat of Measure C without CAA. We have been CAA members for over 30 years and membership fees have been returned to us “100 fold” with protection of our rental owner rights and the defeat of rent control in Santa Rosa. We at Pine Creek and Goodwin Property Management thank CAA for always supporting us.
– Patty G. — Santa Rosa, CA

Andrea was very helpful and thorough. She provided different points and angles to my question for my consideration. In her questions she revealed that we need to revamp our internal paperwork and provided references from CAA's forms. I was very satisfied and felt confident in the decisions our company needs to make regarding the matter we sought with CAA. Thank you CAA. We appreciate your help.

I recently needed to take a few hours of classes to complete my Recertification as a CAA California Certified Residential Manager. I found it very convenient to do this through on demand classes at my office. The classes are well done and gave great education to further my property management skills. I even registered my maintenance team to listen to some of the classes. It benefitted us all. Thank you CAA!
– Beverly C. — Berkeley, CA

I would describe CAA as my "Best Friend" in this venture called LANDLORDING. So happy you are there!
– Marsha W. — Fresno, CA

I recently needed to take a few hours of classes to complete my Recertification as a CAA California Certified Residential Manager. I found it very convenient to do this through on demand classes at my office. The classes are well done and gave great education to further my property management skills. I even registered my maintenance team to listen to some of the classes. It benefited us all.
– Beverly C. — Berkeley, CA

Kevin, I don't say this often, but from the second we began this relationship you have been nothing but a wealth of knowledge and a tremendous help. I cannot thank you enough for being so flexible with us. Thank you again!
– Jeff P. — Menlo Park, CA