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A bill that would designate housing as substandard when any amount of mold is visible passed a state Senate committee this week.
SB 655 by Sen. Holly Mitchell, D-Los Angeles, moved out of the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee on Tuesday.
Mitchell says the bill is necessary for the health of families and their children.
While CAA believes that mold should be cleaned up in housing, SB 655 lacks a workable standard or definition for code enforcement or for property owners who want to stay in compliance with the law.
Having any amount of mold or just the smell as… Read More
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The California Apartment Association this week supported a bill to help landlords stop tenants from cultivating marijuana in rental properties.
A common complaint by rental property owners, especially in Northern California, centers on the use and cultivation of marijuana in multifamily housing.
The bill, SB 643 by Sen. Mike McGuire, D-Healdsburg, would help address this issue by banning cultivation of medical marijuana in areas zoned residential.
The bill includes other provisions, such as:
Establishing the Bureau of Medical Marijuana Regulation and requiring the bureau to license and regulate dispending facilities, cultivation sites, transporters and manufacturers of medical marijuana and medical… Read More
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The California Apartment Association’s spring Property Management Webinar Series starts Tuesday, April 14.
From the comfort of your home or office:
Take individual classes or complete the series in its entirety. Completing the series qualifies you to become a California Certified Property Manager — a distinction employers look for when hiring talent and giving promotions.
Pick up the keys to compliance with California’s unique laws and regulations. Avoid making mistakes that can lead to fines and other trouble.
Learn and apply best practices in rental housing management so you can delight residents and property owners alike.
The spring series debuts… Read More
Check out the California Apartment Association’s website for landlords seeking ways to conserve water. With mandatory water restrictions on the horizon, caasaveswater.com is more relevant than ever.
Explore CAA’s water-saving tips and share your own ideas. Peruse information on water-efficient plumbing fixtures, recycled water regulations and links to online resources.
CAA is committed to the education of rental property owners and residents about water conservation and the responsible use of water in residential rental homes and multifamily housing.
CAA stands ready to work with state agencies, local governments, and water providers to develop practical policies and incentives that promote the… Read More
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CAA is supporting a pair of bills that would offer tax breaks to landlords and other property owners who take certain water-conservation measures.
AB 585 by Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore would offer tax credits for water-efficiency improvements to outdoor landscapes.
The other bill, AB 603 by Rudy Salas, D-Bakersfield, would permit tax credits for those taking part in a lawn-replacement program.
CAA is supporting these bills as California’s unprecedented drought continues to make headlines, including Gov. Jerry Brown’s announcement of mandatory water restrictions.
Related content:
Drought: Don’t Waste a Drop (CAA’s Apartment Management magazine)
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Four rental housing leaders will address the economy, apartment trends and other issues next week during CAA Connect — Northern California Rental Housing Conference & Expo.
The multifamily executives will speak during CEO Panel – A Conversation with the Industry’s Leading Executives, scheduled from 1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. in Ballroom K of the Santa Clara Convention Center.
The panelists include the following:
Mike Bissell, president of multifamily property management at the SARES-REGIS Group.
Thomas Scott, president and co-founder of Cambridge Management Co.
Jeff Bosshard, president of multifamily operations for Woodmont Real Estate Services.
Julie Brawn-Whitesides, executive vice president at… Read More
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The Santa Rosa City Council on Tuesday postponed its vote to ban smoking in multifamily residences, opting instead to rework parts of the proposal so that it’s more amenable to the apartment industry.
The council had received numerous letters from local property owners, and a few voiced their concerns at Tuesday’s meeting.
For the past few months, the California Apartment Association, including its North Coast Division, has worked closely with the city to develop an ordinance that balances the needs of rental property owners and the health and safety needs of residents.
CAA believes, however, that the ordinance as drafted… Read More
A Senate bill would give homeless people in California the “right to rest” in public places from shopping centers, public transit facilities to parks.
Under SB 608 by state Sen. Carol Liu, D- La Cañada Flintridge, also includes sidewalks. This means a rental property owner couldn’t move a homeless person who was, say, sleeping in front of a leasing office. Moreover, CAA has argued previously that this type of legislation would include a prohibition from eviction.
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Proposal needs clarity, consistency before adoption
A proposed ban on smoking in Santa Rosa apartment communities contains an unreasonably aggressive timeline and fails to offer landlords clear direction regarding their responsibilities.
The California Apartment Association is calling on the Santa Rosa City Council to revise the draft ordinance, which it will consider at its meeting next week.
CAA also is urging its members to write letters to council members, and if possible, attend the council meeting, which is scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at Santa Rosa City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave.
Over the past several months, CAA… Read More
Costa Mesa Mayor Steve Mensinger, who spearheaded work to bring more than 2,000 residential units to the city, will receive this year’s OC Housing Champion Award.
Mensinger, whose efforts have helped revitalize blighted areas of Costa Mesa, will receive the honor during the California Apartment Association’s Orange County Charity Gala.
Mensinger and several other elected officials will attend the elegant evening event, set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at the Disneyland Hotel, 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim.
Tickets are $175 and will help CAA meet its goal of raising $50,000 for Orange County United Way to move 12 families into… Read More