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The Rental Housing Association of Sacramento Valley, a regional organization serving single-family and multi-family rental owners and managers, has announced its merger with the statewide California Apartment Association.
Following the merger, RHA was renamed CAA Sacramento Valley, becoming one of several local divisions operating throughout the state. RHA had been affiliated with CAA as an independent chapter since 1951.
CAA is the nation’s largest statewide association serving the rental housing industry. Its membership includes over 13,000 single-family and multi-family property owners and managers, as well as businesses providing products and services for the industry.
Tagged: Leadership Sacramento Valley
Strong opposition led by RHA Sacramento Valley persuaded the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District to put its proposed property tax assessment on hold.
This action spared rental property owners from a new annual assessment of $14 to $30 per unit.
The Fire District had been seeking a special vote-by-mail election to gain approval of a new “Fire Suppression Benefit Assessment.”
If approved, the assessment would have raised $12 million annually to reopen five engine companies closed during the recession.
RHA – a chapter of the California Apartment Association — was the first business group to oppose the assessment and others quickly… Read More
Tagged: AdvocacyTaxes Sacramento Valley
The Rental Housing Association of Sacramento Valley presents its 16th annual educational conference and trade show Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento.
More than 1,000 industry professionals will have fun while learning, thanks to the “Game On!” theme incorporated into exhibits and programs.
Industry professionals give the annual Rental Housing Expo rave reviews for combining top quality education with great entertainment. Expect the same level of enthusiasm with this year’s “Game On!” theme. Tradeshow exhibits will feature board games, sports, video games, casino gaming, and TV game shows.
Training is available for every employee, from leasing… Read More
Tagged: EducationEvents Sacramento Valley
The Sacramento City Council has unanimously approved major changes to its rental-inspection ordinance and fee schedule – a move that could save qualifying landlords thousands of dollars annually.
The 7-0 vote Tuesday ends a five-year battle over reforming the program, which will now allow self-certification of rental properties when a previous city inspection found no violations, or violations were corrected on time, and all fees are current.
The change will result in a 43 percent reduction in the inspection fee and save rental owners in the city $1.1 million annually.
“At a time when local governments around the state are… Read More
Tagged: AdvocacyInspections Sacramento Valley
RHA Sacramento Valley helped a large property management company avoid $55,000 in fines from the city of Rancho Cordova.
The company, a member of RHA, originally faced more than $60,000 in administrative fines, fees and penalties. They stemmed from code enforcement violations that occurred before the company took over a troubled property.
RHA arranged a meeting between the city and the member company to educate local officials about the time needed for the company to take over the problematic property — and highlighted the company’s commitment to the community. This includes investments in the property exceeding $40,000.
In the end,… Read More
Tagged: Advocacy Sacramento Valley