News

Filter

Nearly 650 CAA members gathered this weekend to honor the Greater Fresno area’s top rental housing professionals and properties. At the 16th Annual Mark of Distinction Awards Program on Saturday, Nov. 9, the California Apartment Association presented the Mark of Distinction Awards in 19 categories. Nominees submitted questionnaires judged by six panelists from various segments of the community outside the rental housing industry. Winners received a crystal vase to be displayed at their respective properties. In addition, the Lifetime Achievement Award went to the late Paul Chubick from Buckingham Property Management. Chubick was a longtime CAA member and served on… Read More

Tagged: Greater Fresno

Newer stories Reminder: Long-lasting-smoke-alarm law takes effect July 1 More time granted in smoke detector law Working detectors probably won’t need immediate replacement Under a law taking effect Jan. 1, 2014, you’ll need to install smoke detectors that can keep working on the same battery for 10 years or more. But chances are, you won’t have to do it yet. You only need to install the 10-year battery models when: A current detector isn’t working. Work is done to a unit requiring a permit – and when the value of the work totals $1,000 or more. In 2016, more requirements… Read More

Tagged:

The California Apartment Association joins the city of Antioch in celebrating the passage of a half-cent sales tax to promote public safety. CAA’s Political Action Committee contributed $18,000 to the campaign for Measure C. The measure, approved during Tuesday’s election, is projected to bring $4.7 million into the city’s general fund to hire additional police and other safety officers.  The tax will begin in April 2014.  The half-cent sales tax represents about one-third of the city’s budget deficit.  CAA Contra Costa Napa Solano Division members, other businesses and citizen stakeholders will help the City Council and city staff by researching… Read More

Tagged: Contra Costa

Question: I have a month-to-month rental agreement with a tenant and have given a 60-day notice to vacate. Since the service of the notice, the tenant has not paid the rent so I served him with a three-day pay rent or quit notice. Did that void the 60-day notice? Answer: The three-day notice would not invalidate the 60-day notice unless you asked for rent that went beyond the 60-day period. Question: The present rental agreement is for two tenants. One has passed away. Do I need to write a new rental agreement with the remaining tenant? Answer: You are not… Read More

Tagged:

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors commended CAA Tri-County on Tuesday, Nov. 5,  for helping victims of two fires in Redwood City. Tri-County worked with the city to find housing for displaced residents in the blazes. After one of the blazes, at the Hallmark House in July, CAA member Equity Residential responded by offering nearly two-dozen housing units for tenants at an apartment community in East Palo Alto. San Mateo County Supervisor Warren Slocum and all other members of the county board presented commendations to CAA Tri-County and other organizations including that provided assistance.

Tagged: Tri-County

Top Orange County apartment executives will receive a data-driven forecast on the rental housing market Thursday, Nov. 7, during an event co-hosted by the California Apartment Association and Competitive Analytics. Attendees will include senior executives from companies such as Camden, Western National Group, E&S Ring, Sares-Regis, Far West, Avalon Bay, and others. The invitation-only event, being held at Competitive Analytics’ DECIPHER™ Theater in Costa Mesa, will feature an interactive session with: What-if? forecasts Competitive submarket rankings Provocative discussions of major apartment markets “Industry leaders will gain deep data-based knowledge on pricing, budgeting and investment strategies,” said David Savlowitz, chief executive… Read More

Tagged: Orange County

In October, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 60, which provides for the issuance of drivers licenses to undocumented individuals and specifically prohibits discrimination against an individual because he or she holds or presents a license issued under the new law. Existing California law (Civil Code Section 1940.3) prohibits rental property owners and their agents from making inquiries about a tenant or applicant’s immigration and/or citizenship status.  These laws raise some questions about appropriate screening practices for undocumented applicants. When are the new licenses going to be available? AB 60 set a deadline of Jan. 1, 2015, however, the California Department… Read More

Tagged:

CAA invites multifamily housing owners, managers, tenants to Bedbugs 101 panel discussion Now that Halloween is over, let’s face it. Vampires aren’t that scary. More frightful fangs can be found in many California apartments. They belong to the elusive bedbug, an insect that makes countless tenants’ and landlords’ skin crawl.    While these wingless parasites do feed on blood at night, they’re a far cry from the immortal undead. Property owners, managers and residents can beat this bug — if they work together. To that end, the California Apartment Association will host a panel discussion called Bedbugs 101, from 3 p.m.… Read More

Tagged: Contra Costa

Question: What are we allowed, by law, to charge a tenant as a security deposit? Answer: You are allowed to charge up to twice the amount of the monthly rent as a security deposit, so if the rent is $1,000, you can charge up to $2,000 for your deposit. If the property is furnished, you can charge three times the amount of the rent. Question: We have added a number of clauses to our Rules & Regulations Addendum and wish to have our tenants sign the new form, as well as signing the CAA addendum about mold. Answer: If you… Read More

Tagged:

The city of Lafayette on Monday banned smoking in multifamily housing but grandfathered in current residents who light up, Patch.com reported. Applying the regulations only to new tenants distinguishes Lafayette’s law from many other smoking bans in California. One councilman said it strikes a balance between individual rights and public health.  Monday’s 5-0 vote also broadens Lafayette’s current anti-smoking law by prohibiting the activity in most public places. Read the Patch story for more details. Related article: Lafayette considers smoking ban in apartments, public places outdoors (Contra Costa Times)  Past articles: UPDATE: Walnut Creek adds webpage to comply with smoking… Read More

Tagged: