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The California Apartment Association’s Los Angeles County staff this week briefed Burbank’s independent rental operators about Measure RC, the city’s 2020 rent control ballot initiative. During the online meeting, CAA staff sought to inform and engage the audience and rally their support for the “No on RC” campaign. The meeting covered the most restrictive components of the measure, such as limiting annual rent increases to CPI (0.7% earlier this year), $20,000 tenant relocation fees and the removal of vacancy decontrol should Proposition 21 also pass in the Nov. 3 general election.

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California landlords have until Wednesday, Sept. 30, to provide an informational notice to certain tenants who’ve missed rental payments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The requirement comes from the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020, which the state Legislature passed as Assembly Bill 3088 on Aug. 31. The COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act, or CTRA, provides certain protections to residents who are unable to pay rent or other charges for one or more months between March 1, 2020 and Jan. 31, 2021 because they have experienced COVID-19-related financial distress, such as a loss of income or increased medical expenses. CTRA requires landlords… Read More

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On Wednesday, Sept. 30, members of the rental housing industry are invited to take part in the third annual California Landlords’ Summit on Homelessness, Housing Outreach Partnership announced. The event is being hosted by the Income Property Association of Kern, which is a Bakersfield-area chapter of the California Apartment Association. Due to COVID-19, the event will be held via Zoom. Event registration is free and open on eventbrite.com at this link. The event brings landlords and property owners into conversation with homelessness service providers to learn how they can help end homelessness in California. Last year’s summit resulted in 94… Read More

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Although Culver City approved a rent control ordinance this week, it won’t be quite as stringent as first proposed. The City Council voted 4 to 1 Monday to approve the ordinance on a first reading. The council is expected to formalize its approval of the ordinance with a second reading Sept. 28, making Culver City one of roughly 20 jurisdictions in California with long-term local rent control laws. Click for chart. CAA also is reviewing a citizens’ ballot measure appearing before voters this November, Measure B, that would require voter approval of rent control.

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The California Apartment Association is calling on its members in Culver City to oppose a permanent rent control ordinance up for consideration this coming Monday. If adopted, Culver City’s ordinance would become one of the strictest rent control measures in California. CAA has asked its members in the Los Angeles suburb to send emails to Culver City’s mayor and council detailing the myriad problems with the ordinance. Among other things, the measure would: Peg allowable rent increases to the Consumer Price Index. Establish rent registry requirements annually and upon a new tenancy. Remove owner protections in the for-cause provisions provided… Read More

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The California Apartment Association has issued a letter outlining its opposition to a proposal that would nearly double an annual inspection fee for apartments in the city of Los Angeles. The Housing Department seeks permission from the City Council to raise the code enforcement fee from $43.32 to $81.59 per unit per year.

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The Culver City Council on Sept. 21 is expected to review a draft of a draconian local rent control ordinance being considered for permanent adoption. If ultimately approved, the measure would become one of the worst rent control ordinances in California.  The California Apartment Association opposes the upcoming ordinance, which includes onerous policies such as: Pegging allowable rent increases to the Consumer Price Index. Establishing rent registry requirements annually and upon a new tenancy. Removing owner protections in the for-cause provisions provided under AB 1482, the statewide rent cap and just cause legislation that took effect Jan. 1. While the… Read More

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Rewritten and updated for 2020, the California Certified Residential Manager (CCRM) Property Management series of courses provide comprehensive training specific to the laws and regulations of California. When you complete the CCRM certification program, you will have the skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage rental property and an asset to any employer. The CCRM series of courses has been approved by experts throughout the industry. When you complete the CCRM certification program, you will have the skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage rental property and be an asset to any employer. Individual Course Price: $89 member, $119 non-member… Read More

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The California Apartment Association’s offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. Normal operating hours will resume Tuesday, Sept 8.

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After the passage of AB 3088 this week, the California Apartment Association reached out to local elected officials throughout the state to make sure they’re aware of the law and how it works in their communities. CAA’s local vice presidents sent emails to dozens of mayors, city council members and county supervisors after the Legislature approved, and the governor signed, AB 3088 — or the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020. “CAA believes this bill signed by the governor provides guidance to the courts on how to move forward with protecting tenants who have been financially impacted by COVID-19,” says… Read More

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