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UPDATE: Reminder: Long-lasting-smoke-alarm law takes effect July 1 The state has loosened some of the deadlines associated with a smoke detector law going into effect next year. An article posted last week did not reflect these changes. At its core, the law still requires that a battery-powered smoke alarm have a non-replaceable, non-removable battery that will last for at least 10 years. Where it gets tricky is when the new types of smoke detectors must be installed. A previous article did not reflect some follow-up legislation that, in many cases, will delay this requirement until 2015. This change could prevent… Read More

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Question: We have a tenant who gave us verbal notice to vacate the premises. How do we calculate the rent owed? Answer: A verbal notice is of no legal effect. The time begins to run when the written notice was served. You are also required to attempt to relet the premises as soon as the tenant vacates to mitigate your losses. Question: Can you require that a guarantor for a rental applicant own property or be on the title to real property? Answer: Since you do not have to accept a guarantor, you can subject the guarantee to conditions such… Read More

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Besides celebrating the best in the rental housing industry, the 16th Annual CAA Greater Fresno Mark of Distinction Awards shined a spotlight on generosity.  The Central Valley Veterans, the main beneficiary of the event, received a $2,500 check from California Apartment Association member HD Supply Multifamily Solutions. The veterans group helps vets with everything from housing to employment to education. “It’s really wonderful what we can do as a group to help those in need in our communities especially the men and women who served in our military as well as their families,” said Jason Morvay, national accounts manager for… Read More

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Nearly 650 CAA members gathered this weekend to honor the Greater Fresno area’s top rental housing professionals and properties. At the 16th Annual Mark of Distinction Awards Program on Saturday, Nov. 9, the California Apartment Association presented the Mark of Distinction Awards in 19 categories. Nominees submitted questionnaires judged by six panelists from various segments of the community outside the rental housing industry. Winners received a crystal vase to be displayed at their respective properties. In addition, the Lifetime Achievement Award went to the late Paul Chubick from Buckingham Property Management. Chubick was a longtime CAA member and served on… Read More

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Newer stories Reminder: Long-lasting-smoke-alarm law takes effect July 1 More time granted in smoke detector law Working detectors probably won’t need immediate replacement Under a law taking effect Jan. 1, 2014, you’ll need to install smoke detectors that can keep working on the same battery for 10 years or more. But chances are, you won’t have to do it yet. You only need to install the 10-year battery models when: A current detector isn’t working. Work is done to a unit requiring a permit – and when the value of the work totals $1,000 or more. In 2016, more requirements… Read More

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Question: I have a month-to-month rental agreement with a tenant and have given a 60-day notice to vacate. Since the service of the notice, the tenant has not paid the rent so I served him with a three-day pay rent or quit notice. Did that void the 60-day notice? Answer: The three-day notice would not invalidate the 60-day notice unless you asked for rent that went beyond the 60-day period. Question: The present rental agreement is for two tenants. One has passed away. Do I need to write a new rental agreement with the remaining tenant? Answer: You are not… Read More

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In October, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 60, which provides for the issuance of drivers licenses to undocumented individuals and specifically prohibits discrimination against an individual because he or she holds or presents a license issued under the new law. Existing California law (Civil Code Section 1940.3) prohibits rental property owners and their agents from making inquiries about a tenant or applicant’s immigration and/or citizenship status.  These laws raise some questions about appropriate screening practices for undocumented applicants. When are the new licenses going to be available? AB 60 set a deadline of Jan. 1, 2015, however, the California Department… Read More

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While the deadline to sign bills for the 2013 legislative session passed on Sunday, CAA’s commitment to building relationships with lawmakers is never done. Consider it a year-round endeavor. Building on that effort, CAA’s 2013 political and legislative game plan included hosting a series of four Legislative District Leadership Conferences. In this new endeavor, we tried four formats to bring together legislators and local government officials with our members and CAA’s local and state government affairs teams. We did so in relaxed and comfortable settings away from Sacramento – and back where legislators call home. Goals achieved Impressed legislators, local… Read More

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Question: Can I give a rent increase anytime during the month or just on the first day of the month? Answer: If you have a month-to-month tenancy with the tenant, you can serve a written 30-day notice (or 60-day notice if you are increasing the rent more than 10 percent within the last 12 months) to increase the rent at any time of the month. Question: We are planning on selling a rental house. The tenants said they do not want a lock box put on the front door. Can we do it anyway? Do we still have to give… Read More

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In addition to raising wineglasses, attendees at the California Apartment Association’s Beyond the Vine event raised plenty of money for political action. All told, about $100,000 poured in. Joshua Howard, executive director of CAA’s Tri-County Division, thanked participants on behalf of the CAA Tri-County Board of Advisors and Political Action Committee. “CAA members enjoyed a beautiful setting, perfect weather, fine wines, and gourmet food,” Howard said of the event, held Sept. 26 at Hakone Gardens in Saratoga. “The evening also brought together leaders from the multifamily industry and more than 20 elected officials from across Silicon Valley for spirited conversation… Read More

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