News: News

Filter

Bed bugs make folks miserable – and misinformation is helping keep it that way. Many Americans still believe that bed bugs are more common in lower-income households. Or that they’re attracted to dirty homes. Both notions are wrong and only further a stigma that exacerbates this growing problem. At the same time, the Internet teems with false information about prevention and control. Websites encourage property owners and tenants alike to tackle the problem themselves. All the while, bed bugs multiply and spread. If you’re a rental housing professional, it’s your duty to get the facts on these bloodsucking creatures. You’ll… Read More

Tagged:

Adding affordable housing and improving existing housing in the San Bernardino area are key priorities for the California Apartment Association. With that in mind, CAA’s Greater Inland Empire Division has invested leadership power toward these dual goals – both at the county and city level. CAA now has executives on both San Bernardino County’s Housing Authority Commission – and the city’s Housing Policy Committee, which is overhauling every rental housing policy and ordinance on the book, some as far back as 1950. To bolster affordable housing in the county, Tim Johnson, executive director of the local CAA division, has been… Read More

Tagged: Greater Inland Empire

A proposed moratorium on apartment construction in Menifee appears to be off the table, at least for now. The City Council had been scheduled to hold a public hearing on the idea Wednesday, Aug. 20. But Councilman Wally Edgerton – who’d put the apartment building ban on the agenda – quickly backed off the proposal. Earlier that day, the California Apartment Association sent a letter to the council explaining why a moratorium would be bad for Menifee. CAA-Inland Empire Executive Director Tim Johnson also addressed the council. Johnson pointed out that renters spend 18 percent more than homeowners, generating higher… Read More

Tagged: Greater Inland Empire

A proposed ban on apartment construction in Menifee would undercut the city’s economy, taking away construction jobs, sources of property tax revenue and places for working folks to live. The California Apartment Association has articulated this argument against a proposed apartment-building moratorium in a letter sent to the Menifee City Council, which will hold a public hearing on the matter at its Wednesday, Aug. 20, meeting. The Menifee City Council voted 3 to 2 on Aug. 6 to hold a public hearing on the proposal, which would prevent construction of residential rental housing on unentitled land — or properties where… Read More

Tagged: Greater Inland Empire

The California Apartment Association’s South Coast Division presented a $50,000 check Tuesday, July 8, to help reduce homelessness in Orange County. The money, raised at a charity gala in May, went to the Orange County United Way for the Rapid Rehousing Initiative. “With our support, Rapid Rehousing will be able to help get kids and their families out of unstable housing situations, from shelters, motels, or living with too many people in an apartment, into their own apartments they can call home,” Melinda Graham, CAA South Coast’s board chairwoman, has said. Related coverage CAA South Coast gala raises tens of… Read More

Tagged: Orange County

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: Greater Fresno

Voters this week rejected a property tax measure that would have provided a permanent funding source for a financially struggling hospital in San Pablo. The parcel tax — intended as a funding source for Doctors Medical Center — needed two-thirds approval from voters in Tuesday’s vote-by-mail election. Measure C, however, received only about 52 percent support. The tax, which had no sunset provision, would have charged 14 cents per square foot of developed property. Proponents said the measure was necessary to keep the hospital from closing. Related content:  San Pablo: Voters reject tax to fund Doctors Medical Center (Contra Costa… Read More

Tagged:

CAA Central Valley, a proud new member of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the milestone recently with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The event took place March 20 at CAA Central Valley’s Educational Luncheon and was attended by over 100 local members. Dignitaries at the ribbon cutting included Modesto City Councilwoman Jenny Kenoyer; Brett McBay,  representing Assemblywoman Kristin Olsen; and John Villines from the Modesto Chamber of Commerce. “I was very impressed with the professionalism and friendliness of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting welcome team,” said Stephanie Babb, executive director of CAA Central Valley. “Our members of the California… Read More

Tagged: Central Valley

The California Apartment Association will take to the airwaves this Saturday on a real estate talk show out of Fresno. Welcome Home Radio will feature Stephanie Babb and Steven R. Hrdlicka. Babb has been executive director at CAA Fresno since 2004. She is responsible for local board management, government relations, event planning and membership development. Hrdlicka, an attorney, represents owners and managers of rental properties in Central California. He has successfully handled thousands of eviction and collection lawsuits. He also sits on the CAA Fresno board. The guests will discuss a wide range of topics, from how CAA helps landlords… Read More

Tagged:

As lawmakers rush to introduce bills by today’s deadline, the California Apartment Association’s public affairs team is busy analyzing legislation and preparing to take positions on key bills for the rental housing industry. Stay tuned for news on which bills CAA will support and oppose during this legislative session.

Tagged: