The War on Landlords & Ancillary Fees
Ancillary Fees Are Normal Contrary to what activists and some journalists might want people to believe, there is nothing at all unusual about ancillary [...]
Security Deposit Law for California Residential Landlords
California law regarding residential security deposits is found at California Civil Code §1950.5. A summary of applicable law is below. Security Deposit Maximums On [...]
New Laws California Renters and Landlords Need to Know in 2025
Sixty new housing laws will go into effect in California this year, including several that apply to renters and landlords, placing new rules on [...]
Highlight of New Laws for 2025
As California gears up for significant changes in rental laws for 2025, landlords and tenants alike must prepare for a shifting landscape. Recovery Realty [...]
Senate Bill 721 Stair/Balcony/Deck Initial Inspection Deadline: January 1, 2025
What is Senate Bill 721? Senate Bill 721 mandates that all exterior elevated elements (EEEs) in qualifying apartment buildings must undergo inspection by a [...]
Sacramento Region’s AB1482 Rent Increase Limits for 8-1-2024 to 7-31-2025
New CPI data for all counties released The California Apartment Association today updated its members-only tool for calculating maximum allowable rent increases under California’s [...]
VA Order Temporarily Allows Veteran-Buyers to Pay Commissions
Courtesy of Trey Van Dyke, Esq. - BPE Law Group News broke on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, that the Veterans Administration (“VA”) had issued [...]
Pet bill moves from Assembly Judiciary with legislative demands for added security deposits
As the California Legislature moves forward with a bill aimed at eliminating blanket bans on pets in rental housing, the California Apartment Association continues [...]
Navigating Security Deposit Rules: Insights for California Landlords
Security deposits are a vital aspect of the landlord-tenant relationship, offering financial protection for property owners while also posing legal challenges. Understanding the nuances [...]
Impact Analysis of the “Justice for Renters Act”
The article titled "Justice for Renters Act Threatens to Upend California's Rental Housing Market" offers an in-depth analysis of potential consequences if the Costa-Hawkins [...]