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California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) says it’s legal under California’s civil rights laws for property management firms and other businesses to require employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19, although not everyone in the legal community shares this view.
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Trying to determine when and where to apply for California’s Rental Assistance Payment Program?
It really depends on the location of your property. In some cities and counties, rental housing providers and residents can begin applying for funding now through a local rental assistance program.
In other cities and counties, they must wait for the state to open its application process. That process must begin by March 15.
Check out CAA’s new webpage on rental assistance. You’ll find an Industry Insights paper, an FAQ and a county-by-county chart that spells out when and where to apply for rental aid.
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The California Apartment Association has published an Industry Insights paper with answers to some of the most frequently asked questions on the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020.
On Aug. 31, the state Legislature and governor approved AB 3088, immediately implementing the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act, or CTRA. The urgency measure established sweeping protections against eviction for tenants financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and has spurred numerous questions from rental property owners throughout California.
Here are just a few of the roughly 40 questions answered in the FAQ:
My rental property is a single-family home. Is it exempt from… Read More
The
California Apartment Association has launched a survey in its efforts to
improve San Jose’s
rental housing inspection program.
Specifically,
CAA Tri-County wants to hear from owners of rental property in San Jose that
have been placed in either the “Tier 3” or “Tier 2” code enforcement categories.
Under
San Jose’s Multiple Housing Program, apartment buildings are divided into tiers
based on the number of violations per unit of the buildings.
Each
tier has a different inspection cycle and fee structure, with the fewest
inspections and lowest fees for Tier 1 and the greatest for Tier 3.
Although
the city… Read More
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Now that California voters have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, you might be wondering whether you can still prohibit tenants from smoking it on your property.
Anticipating that question and several others, the California Apartment Association has prepared an FAQ on Proposition 64, which voters approved Nov. 8.
Check out our members-only compliance document, “California Marijuana Legalization: Questions & Answers,” by clicking the button below.
In addition to publishing an FAQ, the Association will discuss Prop. 64 during its New Laws Webinar on Dec. 1.
Also on Dec. 1, CAA will release its rental agreement for 2017. This agreement… Read More
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