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Thanks to CAA, Riverside County supervisors aren’t about to create a new development impact fee to put new beds in the county jail. The California Apartment Association’s Inland Empire Division, with assistance from the Riverside Building Industry Association and Inland Empire Commercial Real Estate Development Association, persuaded the Board of Supervisors to postpone a vote whether to approve a new “Criminal Justice Public Facilities” impact fee of $1,200 per unit. The staff-recommended fee hike was on the board’s April 22 agenda. “We informed the supervisors that county staff didn’t tell us about the proposed amendments to Ordinance 659, and we… Read More

Tagged: Greater Inland Empire

The California Apartment Association has written a letter to Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, detailing several defects in his anti-Ellis Act bill before he presents it to an Assembly committee next week. Passed by the state Legislature in 1985, California’s Ellis Act says no local government can require that a rental property owner continue to offer his or her housing for rent. Ammiano’s bill, which would gut the act, goes before the Assembly Committee on Local Government on Wednesday, April 23. At its core, Assembly Bill 2405 would keep contested Ellis Act evictions stuck in the court system for years on end… Read More

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SANTA CLARA —  When it comes to picking apartments, it’s no surprise that tech-worker tenants want opportunities for social networking. But we’re not talking about business centers where they can hunker down to like and post pictures or squeeze in an extra hour of programming. Just ask employees at Facebook, which surveyed its employees about the amenities they want in apartment living. Turns out a venue for old-school, face-to-face socializing topped the list. “They did not care about the fitness center; they did not care about a business center; they did not care about a swimming pool, Jacuzzi — none… Read More

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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

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A bill that could strip San Francisco landlords of their freedom to leave the rental housing business heads to a key senate committee next month. On Tuesday, April 8, state Sen. Mark Leno’s SB 1439 goes before the Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing. SB 1439 is a direct assault on the Ellis Act, a law passed in 1985 that bars local governments from making landlords stay in the rental housing business. Ellis especially protects owners of rental properties in rent controlled cities, where landlords can find themselves operating at a loss. Under Leno’s bill, San Francisco would be authorized… Read More

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By Jonathan Heller For CAA News SAN DIEGO – The California Apartment Association’s San Diego Division has joined forces with the Downtown San Diego Partnership to reduce homelessness in the coastal city’s core. CAA presented a check for $15,000 Thursday night to Partnership President and CEO Kris Michell in support of the Partnership’s “Make Change Count” and “Work Your Way Home” initiatives, which seek to end homelessness downtown. Whitney Benzian, executive director of CAA’s San Diego Division, said his organization is proud to raise money for such a worthy cause, especially with such a track record for delivering results. “Homelessness… Read More

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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

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WEST COVINA – The California Apartment Association helped derail a rental inspection program here Tuesday that would have unfairly charged fees to landlords already taking good care of their properties. The West Covina City Council voted 3-2 to dismiss the proposed inspection program after hearing from several rental property owners, as well as Tim Johnson, executive director of CAA’s Inland Empire division (AAGIE). “This is a major victory for our members, who would’ve paid a blanket fee and an $18-per-unit fee on an annual basis,” said Johnson, who worked closely with CAA’s Los Angeles division to prevent the charge. “Some… Read More

Tagged: Greater Inland Empire

Expand your rental housing skills this spring, all from the comfort of your home or office.  In just two weeks, the California Apartment Association will launch its springtime property management webinars. You can take individual courses or the series in its entirety and qualify to become a California Certified Property Manager. The CCRM courses run from April 8 through June 26. Classes will be webcast from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This allows property management staff to take the classes in the office and during normal working hours. Each of the series’ nine courses is divided… Read More

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  The California Apartment Association will hold a charity gala this spring to reduce homelessness in Orange County. CAA’s South Coast division will hold the inaugural gala Wednesday, May 21, at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. CAA has partnered with Orange County United Way to both reduce homelessness and ensure that children have permanent, quality places to live. “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,” said Melinda… Read More

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