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CalRHA Public Policy Update - July 2026
CalRHA Public Policy Update - July 2026

California’s balanced $351.7 billion state budget for 2026-27, which was signed by Governor Newsom at the end of June, allocates approximately $1.7 billion to address housing and homelessness issues. Continue Reading

Date posted07/14/2026


President's Message: Looking Ahead (July 2026)
President's Message: Looking Ahead (July 2026)

CalRHA President Adam Pearce shares legislative victories, legal updates, and advocacy efforts protecting California rental housing providers. Continue Reading

Date posted07/1/2026


Raising a Glass to California: CalRHA's Golden State Wine Reception at Apartmentalize 2026
Raising a Glass to California: CalRHA's Golden State Wine Reception at Apartmentalize 2026

Apartmentalize, the National Apartment Association's (NAA's) flagship conference and the largest gathering of the rental housing industry, brings together thousands of housing professionals, executives, and advocates from across the country. At this year's Apartmentalize held in New Orleans,... Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2026


CalRHA Public Policy Update - June 2026
CalRHA Public Policy Update - June 2026

Due to voter registration numbers, Democrat Xavier Becerra should be elected Governor in our November election against Republican Steve Hilton. Governor Newsom officially endorsed Becerra this week, as did the CA Chamber of Commerce. Continue Reading

Date posted06/12/2026


Safety First: Protecting Yourself During Difficult Resident Interactions
Safety First: Protecting Yourself During Difficult Resident Interactions

Recent events in Southern California have served as a heartbreaking reminder that those involved in rental housing can sometimes encounter unpredictable and potentially dangerous situations. Continue Reading

Date posted05/29/2026


The Gas Appliance Ban - What Every Bay Area Housing Provider Needs to Know
The Gas Appliance Ban - What Every Bay Area Housing Provider Needs to Know

The BAAQMD's sweeping new regulations are already law, and the clock is ticking. Here's what housing providers, property owners, and renters can expect in the years ahead. Continue Reading

Date posted05/21/2026


Op-Ed: California's Great Landlord Shakedown
Op-Ed: California's Great Landlord Shakedown

If you own a small rental property in California, you are a target. Not because you've done anything wrong. Because you exist, and Sacramento has decided you have deep pockets worth shaking. Continue Reading

Date posted05/21/2026


CalRHA Public Policy Update - May 2026
CalRHA Public Policy Update - May 2026

Governor Newson released his May Revise of the CA state budget on Thursday, May 14th. He started by saying CA dominates in manufacturing, agriculture, innovation, referencing the three major IPSOs coming up later this year. Continue Reading

Date posted05/15/2026


CalRHA Public Policy Update - April 2026
CalRHA Public Policy Update - April 2026

The Legislature is now hearing bills in policy committees through May 8th, taking a spring recess the week before Easter. Continue Reading

Date posted04/22/2026


Mandated Relocation Payments Overturned
Mandated Relocation Payments Overturned

CalRHA is pleased to share that our local affiliate, the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA), has secured a decisive victory on behalf of rental housing providers in a legal challenging involving two local ordinances. Continue Reading

Date posted04/21/2026


CalRHA's 2026 Legislative Convening
CalRHA's 2026 Legislative Convening

The California Rental Housing Association (CalRHA) held its annual Legislative Convening in Sacramento on April 14 and 15, 2026. Continue Reading

Date posted04/20/2026


HCD ADU Handbook 2026 Update
HCD ADU Handbook 2026 Update

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has released an updated edition of its Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Handbook, reflecting recent changes to State ADU Law effective January 1, 2026. Continue Reading

Date posted04/8/2026