These predatory lawsuits slowed down during the pandemic but now we are seeing the first big wave since the shutdowns. Continue Reading
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has just released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for April 2025, which is used to calculate the maximum allowable rent increase effective August 1, 2025, under California’s rent cap law, AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019). Continue Reading
The California Rental Housing Association (CalRHA) filed a lawsuit against the State of California under the Fifth Amendment's “takings” clause, arguing that the moratorium constituted an unlawful seizure of private property without compensation. Continue Reading
The industry made a successful push to oppose AB 1248 (Haney) on the Assembly Floor and the bill was sent to the inactive file, which means that it is dead for the year. Continue Reading
Senate Bill (SB) 448 (Umberg), also known as the Trespassing Response and Remedies Act, continues to gain momentum as it was approved today with unanimous support from the members of the Senate Public Safety Committee. Continue Reading
CalRHA's industry update for March 20, 2025. Continue Reading
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
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 paying consumer claims after the Southern California wildfires. Continue Reading
Here's some commonly asked questions regarding landlords and tenants courtesy of Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP. Continue Reading
As a result of the fires in Los Angeles, the Governor has released a series of Executive Orders. Continue Reading
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