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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
Demands are mounting for rent control, “just cause” eviction laws and other assaults on rental housing. Click the logo above to make a political contribution and help CAA protect you.
Tagged: Political Action Contra CostaSolano
It is proven that employee recognition leads to overall job satisfaction and employee retention.
Acknowledge or be acknowledged for excellence in work performance by submitting your nominations for the 2015 Mission Awards.
Nominations are due by 5 p.m. next Friday, June 26.
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Property of the Year: 1 –… Read More
The San Jose City Council this week delayed a decision on tightening its rent control policies, but the issue is coming back in just a few days.
The council decided to take up the stricter rent control proposal again Tuesday, June 23. See this San Jose Mercury News story for more details on the June 16 meeting.
Among the proposed changes:
Reducing the current 8 percent limit on rent increase
Eliminating the debt service pass through
Enacting a just cause eviction law
Mandating rental owners accept Section 8 vouchers
The City Council, which meets at San Jose City Hall, Council… Read More
Tagged: Rent Control Tri-County
The San Jose City Council this week delayed a decision on tightening its rent control policies, but the issue is coming back in just a few days.
The council decided to take up the stricter rent control proposal again Tuesday, June 23. See this San Jose Mercury News story for more details on the June 16 meeting, as well as this CAA article, which helped mobilize rental housing professinals to attend the meeting.
Among the proposed changes:
Reducing the current 8 percent limit on rent increase
Eliminating the debt service pass through
Enacting a just cause eviction law
Mandating rental… Read More
Tagged: Rent Control Tri-County
The city of Victorville recently passed a revised Business License Fee ordinance that now includes an external rental property inspection requirement to help clean up the appearance of the city’s rental properties.
For more than a year, CAA Greater Inland Empire worked closely with Victorville’s staff to help ensure the inspection component would be effective in achieving the city’s goals, and at the same time, reward rental property owners and operators who take good care of their property. On average, members will save several hundreds of dollars per year.
The revised ordinance includes provisions rewarding rental properties that avoid major… Read More
Tagged: Investment Greater Inland Empire
Revised to address property owners’ concerns, a bill that enhances protections for renters who fall victim to domestic violence is closer to becoming law.
The Senate Judiciary Committee this week approved AB 418 by Assemblyman David Chiu, D-San Francisco, on a 7-0 vote and now heads to the Senate floor. The bill had already passed the Assembly after the author took amendments from the California Apartment Association.
The bill would make permanent a 2013 law that allows victims of abuse to quickly exit their residential leases without penalty. The law, SB 612 by Sen. Mark Leno, is set to sunset… Read More
Tagged: Legislation
Question: I just bought two four-plexes. I have a “no pet” policy. One tenant has a dog, cat and five kittens. How do I change the pet policy as the new owner?
Answer: If they are on a month-to-month, you can serve a 30-day notice changing the terms of the tenancy to a “no pet” policy. If they are on a fixed-term lease, you can make “no pets” a condition of a renewal of the lease, but not until it expires.
Question: If we personally serve a tenant a notice to enter the unit and we mail them a copy… Read More
Tagged: ColumnsComplianceLegal Q&A