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Landlords could lose the right to restrict tenants from using clotheslines to dry their shirts, socks and other attire under a proposed bill. Assemblywoman Patty Lopez, D-San Fernando, argues that clotheslines use solar power and offer an energy-saving alternative to electricity- or gas-driven machine dryers. The California Apartment Association has taken an oppose position to Lopez’s bill, AB 1448. Most rental property owners have strict regulations about an accumulation of possessions on balconies. This legislation would interfere with an owner’s house rules and the aesthetics of the rental property. Property owners should maintain their right to decide whether clotheslines are… Read More

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Question: We had to evict a real troublemaker recently, but he keeps coming back to the property to use the swimming pool and hot tub. He is not anyone’s guest, and some of the residents are frightened of him. What should I do? Answer: Calling the police for a criminal trespass and disturbance of the peace is the first recommended action. Question: I have a suspicion that one of our tenants falsified his application by giving me a different name and Social Security number than his own. If I can prove this, what are my rights? I have a six-month… Read More

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Question: I have a tenant who never pays his rent until he receives a three-day notice. We normally serve notices on the eighth of the month even though the rent is due on the first. He is on a one-year lease, and I don’t know my legal rights. Answer: You can try serving him with a three-day notice to pay rent or quit earlier than the eighth of the month. If he fails to make payment within the three-day period, you have the right to refuse the rent and commence eviction proceedings. Question: I have a tenant who always “races” … Read More

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Enjoy an evening of fine wines, gourmet food and exceptional networking – all while supporting the California Apartment Association’s government affairs efforts in Los Angeles. Cork & Sand is the annual fundraiser in L.A. benefitting CAA’s Political Action Committee. CAAPAC, along with CAA Los Angeles, works to create a positive business climate for the rental housing industry in the region. CAAPAC  also supplements CAA’s government affairs program by making contributions to state and local candidates who recognize the importance of the continued growth of the rental housing industry and its positive influence on L.A.’s economy. This year’s Cork & Sand… Read More

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A bill threatening to undermine a landlord’s right to leave San Francisco’s rental housing business is scheduled for an important committee hearing early next month. SB 364 by Sen. Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, goes before the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee at 1:30 p.m. April. 7. The bill takes aim at the Ellis Act, landmark legislation passed in 1985 that bars local governments from making property owners stay in the apartment business. Before the Ellis Act was passed in 1985, rent-controlled cities — Santa Monica in particular —  were forcing landlords to stay in business, even if they were losing… Read More

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After hearing from about 20 landlords about the pitfalls of rent control, San Mateo County supervisors Tuesday expressed unease regarding the policy. While reluctant to pursue this approach, supervisors stopped short of scrapping the idea, asking staff to return with more information on how rent control works. In the meantime, the board will explore more sensible methods to boost housing affordability, including ideas supported by the California Apartment Association. Related content: San Mateo County supervisors deal blow to rent control hopes (Daily Democrat) Rent control enthusiasm low: San Mateo County supervisors support other proposals to address housing crisis (The Daily… Read More

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Huntington Beach officials on Monday rejected a moratorium on apartment development along an important stretch of the city. The City Council voted 4-2, with one abstention, against halting apartment construction in the Beach-Edinger Corridor Specific Plan. The council, however, directed staff to reduce the number of units that can be developed along the Beach Boulevard and Edinger Avenue corridors. “This is a reasonable direction considering the alternative,” said Tommy Thompson, executive director of the California Apartment Association’s Orange County Division. “This vote came after a successful advocacy effort on the part of CAA and our coalition partners.” Related content: Opinion:… Read More

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A small group of CAA Greater Inland Empire members broke bread with California state Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown and Assemblyman Freddie Rodriguez last week. The event, Friday, March 13, at the Ontario Double Tree, marked the CAA division’s first Leadership Roundtable of 2015. The Roundtable came just a few days after CAA’s Legislative Conference, at which members from throughout the state visited with lawmakers at the Capitol. Although the Inland Empire delegation was unable to meet with Brown in Sacramento because of a scheduling conflict, the Roundtable provided another opportunity to meet with the lawmaker. Brown took more than an hour… Read More

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At CAA’s Northern California Expo next month, attendees will have a bevvy of educational offerings to choose from. CAA Connect – Northern California Rental Housing Conference & Expo will offer classes in everything from the fair housing law to dealing with diffuclt tenants to properly handling the eviction process. The event comes to the Santa Clara Convention Center on Wednesday, April 8. Peruse the courses CAA will offer by clicking the “Learn More” button below. Details include the course schedule, summaries of each class and names of the instructors.

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Question: While on vacation, my assistant was responsible for serving three-day notices to pay rent or quit in the apartment community we manage. She forgot to sign the notices. Is this a fatal defect? Answer: California law does not specifically require the manager or owner to sign notices served on tenants. While signing is the recommended practice, an unsigned notice should still be held to be sufficient. Question: I have been a resident manager for over four years and would like to know what a manager can do other than evict when a tenant continues to cause disturbances, e. g.… Read More

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