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The California Apartment Association’s offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal operating hours will resume Monday, Nov. 28.

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After addressing CAA’s concerns, the cities of San Bruno and South San Francisco have approved ordinances prohibiting smoking inside multifamily units and common areas. On Nov. 9, the South San Francisco City Council approved the second reading of its ordinance after adopting clarifications and other requests from the California Apartment Association, Tri-County Division. Those revisions include the following, which provide clarity and minimize impacts to property owners and operators: Phase-in period of up to 12 months Ability for owners to create designated smoking areas No requirements of installing customized signage inside apartment units

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If you own property in Mountain View and planned on evicting a problem tenant, put those plans on hold. On Tuesday morning, the City Council approved an urgency just-cause eviction ordinance — and it took effect immediately.

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Question: I have an ongoing unlawful detainer against one of my tenants but he/she is continuing to create a disturbance at the property. Is there any way that the unlawful detainer can be expedited? Answer: Unfortunately, no.  However, a restraining order may be available in extreme cases. If the tenant is engaging in a serious or criminal disturbance, call the police.

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Now that California voters have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, you might be wondering whether you can still prohibit tenants from smoking it on your property. Anticipating that question and several others, the California Apartment Association has prepared an FAQ on Proposition 64, which voters approved Nov. 8. Check out our members-only compliance document, “California Marijuana Legalization: Questions & Answers,” by clicking the button below. In addition to publishing an FAQ, the Association will discuss Prop. 64 during its New Laws Webinar on Dec. 1. Also on Dec. 1, CAA will release its rental agreement for 2017. This agreement… Read More

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The Los Angeles Signature Awards celebrated on Thursday night with their annual awards show, in their new location, the historic Alexandria Ballrooms. Below are the 2016 awards winners. Property of the Year built BEFORE 1995 Park West Village, First Pointe Management Group Property of the Year built AFTER 1995 with 1-199 Units   L’Estancia, E&S Ring Management Corporation Property of the Year built AFTER 1995 with 200-399 Units     AVA Little Tokyo, AvalonBay Communities Property of the Year built AFTER 1995 with 400+ Units    The Brand, Holland Residential Best New Construction: Greater Los Angeles Sway Santa Monica, Alliance Residential Company Best Restoration/Rehab:… Read More

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In San Bernardino County, District 1 Supervisor Robert Lovingood, a pro-business candidate supported by CAA’s political action committee, became the first incumbent to be re-elected in 20 years. In Riverside County, voters decided to keep Chuck Washington as their District 3 supervisor. Washington had been appointed to the seat by Gov. Jerry Brown. CAA Greater Inland Empire supported Washington, who is keenly aware of the need for high-density housing in Riverside County. In the city of San Bernardino, voters overwhelmingly passed Measure L, which was supported by CAA Greater Inland Empire, the mayor and six of seven council members. Measure… Read More

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Despite strong support from the California Apartment Association, San Diego City Council candidate Ricardo Flores lost his bid for council Seat 9 in the Nov. 8 election. Flores, who recieved financial backing from CAA’s political action committee, garnered 47.5 percent of the vote, while his opponent, Georgette Gomez,  received  52.5 percent. During her campaign, Gomez said she would make addressing the city’s high cost of housing a priority. CAA San Diego believes that increasing the housing supply is the best way to moderate prices, and the Association looks forward to working with Gomez to generate more rental housing in San… Read More

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The California Apartment Association’s offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Normal operating hours will resume Monday.

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The 2016 election cycle was unprecedented in many ways, both on the national and state levels. With the legislative balance of power at stake and legislators now serving 12-year terms, the stakes were very high for the California Apartment Association. Through its political action committees, CAA spent over $3 million directly and indirectly on candidates who understand and support the rental housing industry. While the results of the general election in California were mixed, the overall outcome for the industry remains positive. In the state Senate, Republicans secured one of two competitive seats. Republican Scott Wilk prevailed in Los Angeles,… Read More

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