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CAA Greater Fresno held its third annual Reverse Trade Show on Tuesday, June 10, at the Ramada Inn in Fresno.
This event is a twist on the traditional trade show, with property management companies as the exhibitors and industry partner members as the attendees.
Sixteen local property management companies served as exhibitors, bringing key decision-makers from operations, marketing and maintenance departments.
Industry partner members had five appointments with companies they pre-selected, each lasting eight minutes.
Twenty-three industry partner members participated at this business networking event.
“The CAA Greater Fresno Reverse Trade Show provided a great opportunity to learn more about… Read More
Tagged: News Greater Fresno
Question: After serving a three-day notice to pay rent or quit, does the day of service count towards the three-day period?
Answer: The first day of service does not count towards the three-day period. The first day to count is the day after service of the notice was completed. The tenant must have three full days after service before filing the summons and complaint.
Question: May I demand a late charge in a three-day notice to pay rent or quit?
Answer: No. Do not demand any other fees or charges other than the tenant’s past due rent in a three-day… Read More
The California Apartment Association has helped remove the sticker shock from a bill intended to bring more electric-vehicle charging stations to multi-family parking lots.
When AB 2565 was first introduced by Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, D-Torrance, it would have required that rental property owners with more than 50 parking spaces dedicate at least 1 percent of the spots to electric vehicles — and pay to install the equipment. The cost is roughly $6,500 to $15,000 per station.
Following negotiations between all interested parties, however, the bill would now require that tenants both request and pay for charging stations – and related… Read More
Tagged: AdvocacyLegislation
CAA has changed its position on a bill that encourages gardening on rental properties after the author weeded out some problematic elements of the legislation.
Originally, AB 2561 by Assemblyman Steven Bradford, D-Gardena, would have forced landlords to allow tenants to participate in gardening in portable containers in private areas of rentals.
This included balconies, where potted plants can drip water onto units and patios below, causing a nuisance to neighbors. CAA members worried about possible water damage and pests.
Following extensive negotiations, however, the assemblyman agreed to all of the California Apartment Association’s requested changes, prompting CAA this week… Read More
Tagged: Legislation
On July 1, California’s minimum wage will increase from $8 to $9 an hour. It will increase again on Jan. 1, 2016, to $10/hour.
These are the first increases since 2008. The lodging credit, which may be used to meet the minimum wage obligation for employees required to live on-site, will also increase.
Minimum wage
Lodging credit (one person)
Lodging credit (couple)
Current
$8
$451.89
$668.46
July 1, 2014
$9
$508.38
$752.02
Jan. 1, 2016
$10
$564.81
$835.49
If you are paying minimum wage or using the lodging credit, update your agreement today.
While you are automatically required to pay… Read More
Tagged: Compliance Employees
A pair of CAA-supported San Diego City Council candidates earned victories in this week’s primary election.
Lorie Zapf won the District 2 seat outright with 53.65 percent of the vote Tuesday. Chris Cate was the top vote-getter for District 6, earning 47.39 percent.
Because he fell short of the 50 percent mark, Cate heads to a runoff election in November, where he’ll face second-place finisher Carol Kim, who garnered 31.05 percent of the vote.
The California Apartment Association believes victories by Zapf and Cate will bolster Mayor Kevin Falconer’s pro-business vision for the city.
Support for candidates like Zapf and… Read More
Tagged: Elections
More than 80 local CAA Greater Fresno members attended the 16th annual PAC Golf Fundraiser at the River Park Golf Center in Fresno.
At the on May 21 event, golf teams played the nine-hole golf course, and the Closest to the Hole prize went to local CAA Greater Fresno member Kenneth Hendricks. Other members played croquet. The evening concluded with a tri-tip dinner.
The event raised more than $4,000 for the California Apartment Association’s political action fund.
Locally, the CAA Greater Fresno PAC makes political contributions to candidates receptive to the concerns of rental property owners and managers at the… Read More
Tagged: EventsPolitical Action Greater Fresno
Question: One of my tenants has notified me that she has filed for bankruptcy. She has not paid her rent this month. Can I proceed with an eviction?
Answer: Once a tenant files for bankruptcy, he or she will be entitled to an automatic “stay” of any legal proceedings against him or her. This includes an unlawful detainer action. You will be required to file a motion for “relief from stay” before serving any notices or bringing an eviction action.
Question: I have an applicant who wants to bring her cat with her to the apartment. Can I require her… Read More
Tagged: ColumnsComplianceLegal Q&A
California Apartment Association members and guests raised thousands of dollars at a political action fundraiser last week in San Diego.
On Thursday, May 29, “Tacos & Tequila with a Twist” attracted San Diego’s most prominent rental housing industry leaders to network, discuss industry trends and raise awareness regarding the importance that the political process plays in preserving the strength of the rental housing industry.
Whitney Benzian, executive director of CAA-San Diego, summed up the event as “wildly successful.”
CAA membership raised $20,000 at the Political Action Committee fundraiser, helping ensure the rental industry’s interests are represented.
“It’s critical that we… Read More
Tagged: EventsPolitical Action
As the halfway point of 2014 approaches, the California Apartment Association has accomplished much in the legislative arena, yet much work lies ahead.
Friday was a milestone of sorts in the Legislative calendar, marking the deadline for bills to pass out of their house of origin.
In other words, as of midnight May 30, Senate bills had to pass the Senate, and Assembly bills had to pass the Assembly. Bills that survived now go to the opposite house. Those that didn’t are dead.
Below, you’ll find the status of some key bills for the rental housing industry. Let’s start with… Read More
Tagged: LegislationLegislature