News: Palo Alto

Outlook 2016: Panelists point to bright economy, housing challenges

January 29, 2016

About 200 people received an economic and political forecast Wednesday from a premiere economist, several elected officials and representatives from the rental housing industry. They all came together for the California Apartment Association’s Outlook 2016, held at the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto. The event included a panel discussion with Rose Herrera, vice mayor of San Jose; Jeff Gee, a city councilman in Redwood City; and Mike Kasperzak, a city councilman in Mountain View. Economically, Herrera said, San Jose has emerged from a strong 12 months, with more good news to come. She pointed to the city’s approval this… Read More

Tagged: Economy Tri-County

CAA publishes form for Mountain View’s new ‘right to a lease’ law

December 29, 2015

The California Apartment Association has published a form to help Mountain View landlords comply with the city’s upcoming “right to a lease” ordinance. The Mountain View City Council approved its new law Dec. 1, modeling it closely after a requirement in Palo Alto that rental owners offer residents the option of a 12-month lease. Mountain View officials believe that guaranteeing tenants the right to a fixed-term lease will provide stability for both renters and rental owners. To comply with the new law, which takes effect Thursday, Jan. 7, owners and managers should use CAA’s new lease addendum, available to members … Read More

Tagged: Leases Tri-County

Mountain View council OKs ‘right to a lease’ law

December 3, 2015

The Mountain View City Council has approved what’s been called a “right to a lease” ordinance. Approved on a 6-1 vote Tuesday, the ordinance is modeled closely after a requirement in Palo Alto that rental owners offer residents the option of a 12-month lease. The Mountain View council believes that guaranteeing tenants the right to a fixed-term lease will provide stability for both renters and rental owners. The ordinance, which applies to rental properties with three units or more, requires that an owner/operator offer a 12-month lease, and if a tenant declines, that the owner get the rejection in writing.… Read More

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