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For the second straight year, state Sen. Mark Leno has conceded defeat on a bill aimed at weakening the Ellis Act, legislation that protects a landlord’s right to leave the rental housing business. Acknowledging the collapse of SB 364 this year, Leno said he’ll take it up again in January, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. More than a month ago, SB 364 failed to advance from the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee, where the California Apartment Association mounted fierce opposition. The bill would undermine a landlord’s right to leave San Francisco’s rental housing business. The proposal would make many rental… Read More

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The state Senate on May 28 approved a pro-landlord bill that would help regulate short-term vacation rental companies such as Airbnb, HomeAway and Flipkey. SB 761, sponsored by the California Apartment Association, would require online home-sharing sites to notify tenants that subletting their residence may constitute a lease violation. This notice would go on the websites of these burgeoning companies, which now represent a multi-billion dollar industry. “Short-term rental websites are indeed a great part of the growing sharing economy and a valuable tool for travelers,” Hall told the Senate before its vote. “But properties listed on the sites should… Read More

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A pair of pro-landlord bills that would help regulate short-term vacation rental companies such as Airbnb, HomeAway and Flipkey have advanced to the Senate floor. SB 761, sponsored by the California Apartment Association, would require online home-sharing sites to notify tenants that subletting their residence may constitute a lease violation. This bill, authored by Sen. Isadore Hall, D-Los Angeles, passed the Judiciary Committee this month. In California, most rental agreements prohibit subletting without the landlord’s permission. Many tenants who list properties on home-sharing sites, however, aren’t aware of this. The bill would require that short-term vacation rental companies do their… Read More

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Landlords on Wednesday publicly argued against a proposal to expand San Jose’s rent control law. More than 30 rental property owners objected to City Councilman Raul Peralez’s plan, which would extend the reach of rent control in several ways. Most alarming, his proposal would limit rent increases to 4 percent annually, half of the current 8 percent cap. Some said this constraint would make it difficult to cover their own rising expenses. After all, no such caps are being proposed for utility bills, property repairs or city fees. The owners’ comments came during the City Council’s Rules and Open Government… Read More

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The California Apartment Association’s Tri-County Division is opposing a plan to make sweeping changes to San Jose’s rent control ordinance. The proposal, introduced today, Friday, May 8, comes from City Councilman Raul Peralez and would include: Reduce the current 8 percent limit on rent increases to 4 percent by January 2017. Explore the necessity of additional tenant protections, possibly including a just cause eviction law. Extend rent control to units built between 1979-1995. Prohibit discrimination based on source of income and potentially require rental owners accept Section 8 vouchers. CAA Tri-County believes that this proposal is unwarranted and won’t address… Read More

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A bill that would designate housing as substandard when any amount of mold is visible passed a state Senate committee this week. SB 655 by Sen. Holly Mitchell, D-Los Angeles, moved out of the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee on Tuesday. Mitchell says the bill is necessary for the health of families and their children. While CAA believes that mold should be cleaned up in housing, SB 655 lacks a workable standard or definition for code enforcement or for property owners who want to stay in compliance with the law. Having any amount of mold or just the smell as… Read More

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ANAHEIM — About 500 rental housing professionals attended the second annual CAA Orange County Charity Gala on Wednesday evening, raising tens of thousands of dollars for a United Way program that fights homelessness. Like last year, Wednesday’s gala is expected to generate upwards of $50,000 for Orange County United Way, which will move 12 families into their own apartments through its “Rapid Rehousing” program. Through Rapid Rehousing, United Way helps families who are either homeless or “housing insecure” return to permanent housing as quickly as possible. Housing insecure denotes families in precarious living situations, such as couch surfing, living doubled-… Read More

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The California Apartment Association this week supported a bill to help landlords stop tenants from cultivating marijuana in rental properties. A common complaint by rental property owners, especially in Northern California, centers on the use and cultivation of marijuana in multifamily housing. The bill, SB 643 by Sen. Mike McGuire, D-Healdsburg, would help address this issue by banning cultivation of medical marijuana in areas zoned residential. The bill includes other provisions, such as: Establishing the Bureau of Medical Marijuana Regulation and requiring the bureau to license and regulate dispending facilities, cultivation sites, transporters and manufacturers of medical marijuana and medical… Read More

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SANTA CLARA – In the face of California’s lingering dry spell, a panel of multifamily executives this week shared ideas for water conservation within rental communities. “It needs to be a multipronged approach,” said Jeff Bosshard, president of multifamily operations for Woodmont Real Estate Services. “There isn’t going to be one, simple answer.” Bosshard was on a panel of executives that offered insights on the drought Wednesday during CAA Connect — Northern California Rental Housing Conference & Expo. In addition to the CEO panel discussion, CAA Connect featured more than 160 vendor booths and a bevvy of property management seminars… Read More

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Over 200 rental housing professionals attended the annual CAA Greater Fresno Tradeshow and Luncheon last month at Tornino’s Banquets. Twenty-seven local industry partners showcased their products and services at the March 24 event. The vendors — from carpet cleaners to advertising companies to security services — revealed how their offerings can save owners money while making their businesses more efficient. Guest speaker Angel Rogers from S.T.A.R. (Specialized Training by Angel Rogers) provided an in-depth overview of marketing, leasing and customer service. Rogers covered trends in staffing, review sites, social media and the hottest colors trends for 2015.

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