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free workshop that will cover landlord-tenant law and other rental housing
topics is coming to Roseville on Aug. 1.
The
workshop, presented by Legal Services of Northern California, will cover topics
including:
An
overview of landlord-tenant law in California
Best
practices and emerging issues such as zoning, permits, disability rights and
reasonable accommodations
Sample
housing case scenarios
The
training session is scheduled to run from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Maidu Community
Center. It is designed for property owners currently renting or considering
renting in Placer County.
The
event is being hosted by the city of Roseville, Roseville Housing… Read More
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The California Apartment Association is providing free fair housing training for rental owners and property managers as part of a regional campaign to end housing discrimination. The six “Essentials of Fair Housing” seminars will be offered at locations throughout Sacramento county during May and June.
The free training is supported by several local governments, including the County of Sacramento, City of Sacramento, City of Elk Grove, City of Rancho Cordova, City of Citrus Heights, City of Folsom, and Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency.
CAA also received assistance from several nonprofit organizations that provide support services to renters. These organizations include Sacramento Self-Help Housing, which helps renters find affordable housing; Project Sentinel, which provides fair… Read More
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At the California Apartment Association, our hearts go out to the victims of the wildfires that have ravaged Northern and Southern California.
We know that CAA members are eager to help any way they can.
Here are links to some of the agencies that are taking donations:
The American Red Cross: Help people affected by the California wildfires by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting the word CAWILDFIRES to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Donations enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from these disasters. To donate, click here and use the… Read More
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San Mateo County supervisors Tuesday adopted an ordinance aimed at tackling substandard housing in unincorporated areas of the county.
The ordinance makes permanent a one-year pilot program adopted by the Board of Supervisors last spring. That program required landlords to pay relocation assistance to tenants forced to vacate substandard housing units.
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Rent control activists in the city of Santa Cruz have filed paperwork to place a rent control measure before voters in the November election.
Rent control proponents filed their initiative with the Santa Cruz city clerk on Friday, Jan. 19, beginning the process of qualifying the measure. Within 15 days, the city attorney is expected to review the measure and issue an impartial summary and analysis.
Tagged: Rent Control Tri-CountyLong Beach
Efforts to impose or strenghten rent control through the initiative process have begun in Richmond, Alameda and Oakland. Meanwhile, Mountain View will soon consider binding arbitration, and the housing staff in San Jose has suggested tightening the city’s existing rent cap.
Read the stories below to find out what’s happening in each area.
San Jose
City would face stricter rent cap under city staff proposal
Rental property owners in San Jose would face a more stringent cap on annual rent increases underdraft recommendations released by the city’s housing department. Housing officials Tuesday recommended moving from the current 8 percent limit… Read More
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The San Jose City Council this week delayed a decision on tightening its rent control policies, but the issue is coming back in just a few days.
The council decided to take up the stricter rent control proposal again Tuesday, June 23. See this San Jose Mercury News story for more details on the June 16 meeting.
Among the proposed changes:
Reducing the current 8 percent limit on rent increase
Eliminating the debt service pass through
Enacting a just cause eviction law
Mandating rental owners accept Section 8 vouchers
The City Council, which meets at San Jose City Hall, Council… Read More
Tagged: Rent Control Tri-County
The deadline is 5 p.m. today to register online for Northern California’s largest multifamily conference for rental housing professionals
Already, 1,100 participants and attendees are confirmed for this full-day event at the Santa Clara Convention Center.
Join representatives from California’s leading property management companies, Real Estate Investment Trusts, and independent rental owners.
Features:
160+ exhibitor booths
11 educational seminars featuring nationally recognized speakers – click here to view the seminar schedule
CEO Panel
“How To” Workshops – learn from the pros!
QUAKE COTTAGE – earthquake simulator
Photo Booth
Free popcorn & refreshments
Exciting sponsorship opportunities
SCANVenger Hunt™ – QR code… Read More
The California Apartment Association’s first Greater Bay Area Rental Housing Reverse Trade Show came to Oakland this month, earning positive reviews.
Over 150 representatives from 10 of the Bay Area’s leading property management companies met with more than 50 industry partners.
The event, held Sept. 10 at the Scottish Rite Center, started with a networking lunch that segued into scheduled 10-minute meetings.
In a role reversal compared with a traditional trade show, the management companies were the exhibitors, and the industry partners were the attendees, getting valuable face time with prospective customers.
In light of the positive feedback, CAA plans… Read More
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With discrimination complaints, undercover investigations and penalties on the rise, it is imperative to abide by federal, state and local laws regarding fair housing.
The California Apartment Association’s webinar, “Fair Housing – It’s the Law,” gives you the knowledge you need to follow the rules.
Learn about the property manager’s role in fair housing, the law as it applies to children and families, accommodating the disabled, policies and procedures, and proper leasing and rental procedures.
Like previous courses in CAA’s summer webinar series, the class will be presented in two 90-minute segments. The first half will be webcast at 1:30… Read More