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The California Apartment Association has suspended its legal efforts to overturn a pair of rent control measures approved by voters last year in Mountain View and Richmond.
In recent months, judges in both Santa Clara and Contra Costa counties ruled against CAA’s motions for preliminary injunctions that would have halted enforcement of Measures V and L, respectively.
A pair of California Apartment Association-sponsored bills that would help solve the statewide housing crisis advanced Wednesday from the Assembly Local Government Committee on a unanimous vote.
The bills, AB 943 and AB 352 by Assemblyman Miguel Santiago, D-Los Angeles, would raise the voter threshold for approving no-growth measures and support the development of micro-apartment units, respectively.
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Question: One of our tenant’s dogs is constantly barking and growling at anyone who passes by their apartment. It has scared many of the other residents, and they have complained numerous times. I have explained that the lease allows pets. What can I do?
Answer: If the dog is disturbing other residents and is not being properly restrained, it probably is a violation of your lease if it contains a clause requiring tenants to refrain from unreasonable annoyances or disturbances. If this is the case, you could enforce the lease through a notice to perform or quit. It is also… Read More
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The Concord City Council next week will consider adopting a rent-mediation program, a sensible alternative to rent control that’s supported by the California Apartment Association.
CAA urges rental housing providers to attend the council meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. in Concord council chambers, 1950 Parkside Drive.
In California, many air districts fail to meet federal health standards for fine particulate matter, of which wood smoke is a significant source. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, changing out one old, dirty, inefficient wood stove removes as much pollution as removing five old diesel buses from the road.
This year, SB 563 by Sen. Ricardo Lara, D-Bell Gardens, proposes to establish the Wood Smoke Reduction Program, which would include funding to replace old, wood stoves. The California Air Resources Board would administer the program in coordination with local air districts.
Tagged: Legislation
Question: A tenant reported a broken refrigerator at 10 a.m. Monday. We replaced the refrigerator at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the same week. Now, the tenants want us to pay for the spoiled food. Should we?
Answer: You would only be liable if the tenant could prove you were negligent in maintaining, purchasing or repairing the refrigerator. Landlords are not guarantors or insurers of the tenant’s personal property.
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CAA has identified a number of bills that threaten job providers throughout California, including rental property owners, developers and other companies that serve the multifamily-housing industry.
The most onerous anti-employer bills working their way through the state Legislature this year include:
AB 1008 by Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, D-Sacramento. This bill would make it illegal for an employer to include on an employment application any question seeking disclosure of an applicant’s criminal history.
Tagged: Legislation
After several hours of testimony, including strong opposition from the California Apartment Association, the San Jose City Council on Tuesday tentatively approved wide-ranging eviction controls on the city’s entire rental housing stock.
The council, which voted 6-5 in favor of San Francisco-style “just cause,” is scheduled to formally adopt the policy in two weeks. The measures would apply to both rent controlled and non-rent controlled units throughout the city, as well as single-family homes and duplexes.
Question: I received a judgment against my tenant for past-due rent and costs of the suit. How do I collect the judgment? How long is it in effect? Do I have to take the tenant back to court to collect?
Answer: Once you receive a judgment for money, California law allows owners of judgments to garnish wages, levy on bank accounts or other non-exempt personal property and conduct judgment-debtor examinations in court to locate assets or wages. The judgment is good for 10 years and can be renewed if the court is convinced that you have diligently pursued collection of… Read More
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The California Apartment Association is calling on its members to speak out next week against a proposal to place eviction controls on San Jose apartments.