Rent Controlled Markets

76% of Apartment Leaders Report Pullback from Rent-Controlled Markets by John Triplett

Landlord/Tenant Law, Property Management

For years, the NMHC Quarterly Survey of Apartment Market Conditions has provided a snapshot of the apartment market, including trends in sales, equity financing and debt financing. In the first survey of 2026, NMHC included a special question examining the impact of rent regulation. NMHC compared this year’s results to those of the January 2022 survey. The comparison shows that over the last four years: The share…

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More Landlords

 Understanding Habitability in California by Jacob Canter 

Landlord/Tenant Law, Property Management

If you’re a landlord in California, especially a self-managing landlord, one of your top legal obligations is providing a habitable dwelling. But what exactly does “habitability” mean under California law? More importantly, what happens if your rental doesn’t meet those standards? This comprehensive guide outlines your responsibilities as a landlord and offers tips to help self-managing landlords stay compliant,…

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Mildew Remediation

When Tenant Habits Create Mildew: The Hidden Cost to Property Owners by Presto! Restore Rebuild

Landlord/Tenant Law, Property Management

Mildew and mold-related growth inside rental housing is not always the result of plumbing failures, roof leaks, or structural defects. In a significant number of cases, the root cause is something far more ordinary: everyday tenant behavior that introduces excessive moisture into the living space.   Long, hot showers without ventilation, drying clothes indoors, disabling bathroom…

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smoke alarm requirements

California Smoke Alarm, CO Detector, and Water Heater Requirements Explained by Jacob Canter

Landlord/Tenant Law, Mid-Month Article

As a landlord in California, staying compliant with state safety laws isn’t just a good idea – it’s the law. Whether you manage a single rental unit or a small portfolio of properties, you are required to provide safe and habitable housing for your tenants. That includes making sure your smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and water heaters are…

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New Occupants

In Defense of Maintaining a Two Person Per Bedroom Occupancy Limit by Sandra E. Clark

Landlord/Tenant Law, Property Management

The Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, and disability. The Fair Housing Amendment Act of 1988 added Familial Status as a protected class to make sure that families with children are not treated differently in housing transactions (www.hud.gov, www.justice.gov, cnyfairhousing.org).  To target landlords…

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construction cost increases

Major California Rental Law Changes for 2026

Landlord/Tenant Law, Magazine Articles, New Laws

The New Rental Housing Laws 2026 bring important updates for California landlords and tenants. These changes cover requirements for appliances in new leases, security deposit handling, internet and phone opt-outs, Social Security rent protections, and Oakland rent banking rules. Understanding these new regulations is essential for property owners to remain compliant and protect tenants’ rights.…

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legal

Landlords Face Major Legal Threat: AOA Steps In to Defend Housing Providers

Landlord/Tenant Law, Magazine Articles

California’s rental housing industry is watching closely as the Court of Appeals considers a case that could transform the legal landscape for housing providers statewide. The lawsuit, Yeh v. Barrington Pacific, LLC, centers on a question that may carry major implications: Can a tenant sue for $10,000 under the Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA),…

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