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Opinion: Congress Must Stop Extortion from Predatory ADA Lawsuits
Opinion: Congress Must Stop Extortion from Predatory ADA Lawsuits

These predatory lawsuits slowed down during the pandemic but now we are seeing the first big wave since the shutdowns. Continue Reading

Date posted06/20/2025


New CPI Released for Determining 2025 Rent Cap Under AB 1482
New CPI Released for Determining 2025 Rent Cap Under AB 1482

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

Date posted06/16/2025


Court Rules U.S. Must Face Claims for COVID-Era Eviction Losses
Court Rules U.S. Must Face Claims for COVID-Era Eviction Losses

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

Date posted06/11/2025


CalRHA Public Policy Update - June 2025
CalRHA Public Policy Update - June 2025

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

Date posted06/9/2025


CalRHA sponsored Trespassing Remedies and Response Bill Passes!
CalRHA sponsored Trespassing Remedies and Response Bill Passes!

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

Date posted04/8/2025


CalRHA Industry News & Upcoming Events
CalRHA Industry News & Upcoming Events

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

Date posted03/20/2025


PRESS RELEASE - CalRHA Sponsors SB 448
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

Date posted02/25/2025


Save Money by Encouraging Residents to Conserve Utilities courtesy of Livable
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

Date posted02/17/2025


Commissioner Lara Takes Action to Ensure FAIR Plan Can Continue
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

Date posted02/12/2025


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

Date posted02/11/2025


CalRHA Public Policy Update - February 2025
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

Date posted02/11/2025


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

Date posted02/7/2025