This article covers some of the most damaging bills and ballot measures that are currently being considered that would absolutely wipe out a portion of the existing affordable housing stock, including one senate bill (SB567) that would impact ALL TYPES OF RENTAL UNITS. This one bill alone could be responsible for the withdrawal of THOUSANDS…
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…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question 1: Did Oakland pass some sort of rent registration rule lately? What happens if I fail to comply? Answer 1: Yes, as reported in last month’s edition of this column, that new rule…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question 1: I am still confused about the eviction moratoriums in Oakland and Alameda County. What is the current status of both? Answer 1: As you probably know, Alameda County supervisors finally voted to…
With many haulers charging service fees or requiring you to get your dumpster or carts to the curb on pickup day, knowing how to do this safely is critical to managing your waste program. Yet, moving a full dumpster to the curb is no easy task. You never know what contents it may contain.. Trash…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question 1: Does the end of the statewide State of Emergency, as of February 28, affect any of the local laws such as Alameda County’s continued eviction moratorium? Answer 1: The state’s COVID-19 State…
In Alameda County, California, a pandemic-era eviction ban has been in place for almost three years, even though COVID no longer poses the same threat it once did. As a result, “mom and pop” landlords have found themselves losing their livelihoods and dealing with problematic, and sometimes violent, tenants with no way to get rid…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question 1: Are there any new state or local laws we should know about as we enter 2023? Answer 1: This should have been the subject of a question in the January edition, but…
Beginning May 1, 2022, landlords of most Alameda rental units may serve their tenant with rent increase notices of no more than 2.7%, after the Alameda City Council adopted new legislation altering the moratorium on rent increases. The change applies to multi-unit properties built prior to February 1995, which are subject to a cap on the annual…
Alameda County Announces New Property Owner Incentive Program By AC Homes Alameda County seeks property owners with available apartments to rent to residents supported by our programs. Our program offers guaranteed rent payments, enhanced damage security and a signing bonus for the owner. Our Alameda County Landlord Hotline (510-777-2100) connects interested property owners with…