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CalRHA Industry News & Upcoming Events

CalRHA's industry update for March 20, 2025. Continue Reading

PRESS RELEASE - CalRHA Sponsors SB 448

The California Rental Housing Association (CalRHA) is proud to sponsor Senate Bill 448 [Umberg], a newly introduced bill that will address the rising problem of trespassers unlawfully occupying properties across the state. Continue Reading

Save Money by Encouraging Residents to Conserve Utilities courtesy of Livable

As a Housing Provider, managing expenses is an essential aspect of maintaining a healthy return on your investment and ensuring long-term success. Continue Reading

Commissioner Lara Takes Action to Ensure FAIR Plan Can Continue

Commissioner Lara takes action to ensure FAIR Plan can continue paying consumer claims after the Southern California wildfires. Continue Reading

Landlord/Tenant Questions & Answers courtesy of Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP

Here's some commonly asked questions regarding landlords and tenants courtesy of Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP. Continue Reading

CalRHA Public Policy Update - February 2025

As a result of the fires in Los Angeles, the Governor has released a series of Executive Orders. Continue Reading

California's Commercial Tenant Protection Act Shifts Burdens, Costs to Landlords

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Commercial Tenant Protection Act (SB 1103) into law on September 30, 2024, in what supporters billed as first-in-the-nation commercial tenant protections to safeguard the smallest businesses and nonprofits from displacement. Continue Reading

Executive Order Related to Rent Caps and Price Gouging

Governor Newsom today issued Executive Order N-17-25 related to housing, education, and tax relief laws for areas impacted by the recent fires in Southern California. Continue Reading

Governor Newsom Issues EO N-14-25 to Classify Longer-Term Hotel Residents as Occupants

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued Executive Order N-14-25 suspending certain restrictions on the length of occupancy in order to make it easier for survivors of the LA area firestorm to stay in hotels and other short-term rentals for more than 30 days. Continue Reading

Unrealistic Expectations, a Book About Abolishing Rent. Yes, for Real.

In a new book, the LA Tenants Union's founders challenge the often deadly societal obligation of paying rent and outline a path toward housing as a human right. Continue Reading

WILDFIRE NEWS: Insurance Companies to Provide Advance Payments on Claims

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara yesterday issued a Bulletin to all California insurance companies to help speed the recovery process for wildfire survivors affected by several fires in Southern California. Continue Reading

Executive Order Related to Evictions and SoCal Wildfires

Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-11-25 which imposes more restrictions on rental housing evictions in L.A. County. Continue Reading