I have been in the rental housing industry for more than 45 years, as have many of you, and I have lived through various cycles of the real estate market. The current state of affairs as it relates to the Coronavirus is unchartered territory for...
New COVID-19 Forms/Resources These are unprecedented and challenging times for the rental housing industry. AACSC is reviewing and analyzing legislation being proposed; and orders, proclamations, statutes, and ordinances being issued at various levels of government. Forms being created will be made available only to our members...
“The question becomes how do we position ourselves to take advantage of opportunities that we have never had before.” I would like to start off by thanking each of you who were able to attend the first Membership Meeting of 2020 and for taking part in...
We Now Have Statewide Rent Control and Just Cause for Tenancy AB 2406 Will Require You to Register Your Units with the State in Order to Evict or Raise Rent No residential property owner that “operates fewer than five rental dwelling units” will be able to increase...
“You as the housing provider do not have a right of possession to the rental unit after you have entered into a lease agreement...
“Check on your residents and ask for any feedback on anything that might need repair.” Dear Maintenance Men: I have a hard of hearing resident. She uses a Ring Doorbell with camera but it doesn’t always alert her when someone is at the door. I thought of...
“The new regulations also state that merely having a certificate of having an animal wear a vest is not in and of itself sufficient.” Finally, the federal and state governments agree on something and that something benefits the rental housing industry! The federal Department of Housing and...
“This must be the year that you...
“Your policy of doing annual inspections is admirable and is practiced by responsible housing providers throughout California.” Q: Any changes to the security deposit laws for 2020? A: Yes. Existing law regulates the terms and conditions of residential tenancies, and prohibits a housing provider from demanding or...
“In order to light up a path or area, a wired low voltage system is best.” Dear Maintenance Men: A resident is complaining that their water heater is knocking and making rumbling noises. They are worried it might explode. What is the problem and how do I...