It is imperative to stay updated on local regulations and seek legal counsel, when necessary, to ensure that occupancy policies are fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory. Moreover, proactive communication, clear guidelines, and ongoing training will ensure that every staff member will maintain compliance. Q: Is there an occupancy limit law that housing providers have to follow?…
The belief that housing is a human right may go from the philosophical roundtable to the State Legislature to the ballot box and into the California Constitution if former supervisor and current Assemblyman, Matt Haney has his way. What Does “Housing is a Human Right“ Mean? In March of this year, Assemblyman Haney introduced Assembly Constitutional…
Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 19th for AOA’s “Million Dollar Trade Show and Landlording Conference” in Long Beach. You will meet just about every contractor and vendor you will ever need… it’s called the “Million Dollar Event” of the year. Come and help us celebrate and who knows, you may even go home with…
An apartment showing or an open house – which is better? Find out how to show an apartment and why this is the better option to bring in quality renters. Scheduling an apartment showing is the next step after prospective tenants reach out to you. Understanding proper apartment showing etiquette is vital, as this encounter…
The Wikipedia summarizer provides an excellent description of the Oral tradition. Oral tradition is a form of human communication where knowledge, art, ideas, and cultural material is received, preserved, and transmitted orally from one generation to another through speech or song. It is not the same as testimony or oral history. Oral tradition refers to the…
On June 16, 2015, around midnight, six Berkeley students fell to their death during a birthday party when the balcony they were standing on failed and fell 40 feet to the ground below. Although when it was built the balcony structure was safe, water had entered the wood structure over time causing decay of the…
The construction of Spanish missions was cabined by limitations on skilled labor, available building materials, and the priestly desire to create notable buildings, perhaps even reminiscent of the grand public buildings in Spain. This article briefly summarizes the effect of Spanish rule on the Indians providing the unskilled labor that first constructed and later supported…
Zoom in on The Golden Girls’ living room in their Miami home. [Dorothy rushes into the kitchen carrying a letter] Dorothy: Girls, girls! You won’t believe the letter I just got! It’s from the city; they say we live together under one roof anymore. Rose: Oh no! How are we going to afford a second…
The below letter was sent out by Attorney Michael Millman. Dear Friends: Although every tenant activist affirms and agrees that upon the completion and passing of a comprehensive statewide rent control law, (AB 1482), there would be no further challenge or attack on the “protections” secured by the 1995 Costa-Hawkins Fair Housing Act. It appears…
In the rush to phase out fossil fuels to reduce the impacts of climate change, California’s state and city governments are ramping up a large number of mandated changes and phase-outs around fossil-fuel-based equipment, appliances and vehicles, used in homes, buildings, transportation and everyday living and business activity. This article specifically addresses recent permit and…