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Protect Your Property and Health When Upgrading to Energy-Efficient Thermostats
Protect Your Property and Health When Upgrading to Energy-Efficient Thermostats

Are you upgrading your property to more energy-efficient appliances? If you’re replacing your old thermostat with a smart thermostat, chances are that the old thermostat contains liquid mercury, especially if it was manufactured before 2006. Continue Reading

Date posted10/2/2024


AI: A Double-Edged Sword for Housing Providers Facing Rising Energy Costs
AI: A Double-Edged Sword for Housing Providers Facing Rising Energy Costs

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized countless industries, but its impact on energy consumption and costs is a complex issue. For housing providers, AI presents both opportunities and challenges as they grapple with rising energy bills. Continue Reading

Date posted10/1/2024


What California Short-Term Rental Hosts Need to Know about Balcony Inspections?
What California Short-Term Rental Hosts Need to Know about Balcony Inspections?

As a host, understanding and adhering to these regulations is not merely a legal obligation; it's a fundamental aspect of responsible hosting and ensuring the well-being of your guests. Continue Reading

Date posted09/30/2024


Landlord/Tenant Questions & Answers - September 2024
Landlord/Tenant Questions & Answers - September 2024

Check out our September 2024 landlord/tenant Q&A's from Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP. Continue Reading

Date posted09/2/2024


CalRHA Public Policy Update - August 2024
CalRHA Public Policy Update - August 2024

With three weeks left in the legislative session, Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil announced switching political parties from Democrat to Republican. She has indicated that this will be more reflective of her district of Central and Northeastern California. Continue Reading

Date posted08/15/2024


Residential Property Management Careers Deliver Job Satisfaction
Residential Property Management Careers Deliver Job Satisfaction

Residential property management (RPM) offers rewarding career opportunities with job stability and full benefits! Continue Reading

Date posted07/30/2024


What is Proposition 33? Learn More from CalRHA
What is Proposition 33? Learn More from CalRHA

We're excited to announce the launch of CalRHA’s new Proposition 33 website dedicated to informing rental housing members and the public about the adverse consequences of expanded rent control and vacancy control policies. Continue Reading

Date posted07/23/2024


CalRHA Public Policy Update - July 2024
CalRHA Public Policy Update - July 2024

The Legislature is now on summer recess until August 5th when they will reconvene to finish their final month of session. Continue Reading

Date posted07/16/2024


Prop. 33 is Rent Control Ballot Measure (2024)
Prop. 33 is Rent Control Ballot Measure (2024)

The November ballot measure proposing to repeal Costa-Hawkins protections for property owners and expand rent control has been assigned Proposition 33. Continue Reading

Date posted07/5/2024


CalRHA Public Policy Update - June 2024
CalRHA Public Policy Update - June 2024

Budget Update The May Revise was released by the Governor last month and then Legislative Leaders announced their own Budget Proposal in response to the May Revise to address the $45 billion shortfall in 2024-25 and the $30 billion shortfall projected for 2025-26. With regard to housing, the... Continue Reading

Date posted06/10/2024


Opinion: The Hidden Costs of California’s Proposed Pet-Friendly Tenant Legislation
Opinion: The Hidden Costs of California’s Proposed Pet-Friendly Tenant Legislation

Even though some people prefer to live in animal-free homes, a new proposed law would force many people to live in communities where pets are allowed. Continue Reading

Date posted06/4/2024


The Updated American Dream: Renting
The Updated American Dream: Renting

Saving for a home is no longer what residents are searching for. Continue Reading

Date posted05/28/2024