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CalRHA Public Policy Update - June 2024
CalRHA Public Policy Update - June 2024

Budget Update The May Revise was released by the Governor last month and then Legislative Leaders announced their own Budget Proposal in response to the May Revise to address the $45 billion shortfall in 2024-25 and the $30 billion shortfall projected for 2025-26. With regard to housing, the... Continue Reading

Date posted06/10/2024


Opinion: The Hidden Costs of California’s Proposed Pet-Friendly Tenant Legislation
Opinion: The Hidden Costs of California’s Proposed Pet-Friendly Tenant Legislation

Even though some people prefer to live in animal-free homes, a new proposed law would force many people to live in communities where pets are allowed. Continue Reading

Date posted06/4/2024


The Updated American Dream: Renting
The Updated American Dream: Renting

Saving for a home is no longer what residents are searching for. Continue Reading

Date posted05/28/2024


Opinion: Passing AB 2498 Will Help Keep Vulnerable Californians Housed
Opinion: Passing AB 2498 Will Help Keep Vulnerable Californians Housed

California is facing a housing crisis of staggering proportions. In 2023, there were over 180,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night in the Golden State, accounting for more than a quarter of the country’s total unhoused population. Continue Reading

Date posted05/13/2024


Join CalRHA Affiliate EBRHA for a Day of Innovation & Tech, EBRHA NEXT Conference!
Join CalRHA Affiliate EBRHA for a Day of Innovation & Tech, EBRHA NEXT Conference!

The East Bay Rental Housing Association (EBRHA), CalRHA’s affiliate, invites you to the NEXT Housing Innovation & Technology Conference on June8th, from 9 am to 4 pm in Lafayette, CA. This is your chance to explore cutting-edge trends and technology that are transforming the housing industry. Continue Reading

Date posted05/11/2024


CalRHA Public Policy Update - May 2024
CalRHA Public Policy Update - May 2024

The Governor’s May Revise to the state budget will be released by May 14th, 2024. This is the time when he updates the budget based on the latest revenues and expenditures. Continue Reading

Date posted05/10/2024


CalRHA Signs On to Support Gonzales v. Inslee Amicus Brief
CalRHA Signs On to Support Gonzales v. Inslee Amicus Brief

The California Rental Housing Association (CalRHA) announced its support for the amicus brief in the Gonzales v. Inslee case, as it relates to the scope of eviction moratoria and the fundamental rights of property owners. Continue Reading

Date posted05/7/2024


CalRHA Public Policy Update - April 2024
CalRHA Public Policy Update - April 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom, the Senate President pro Tempore, Mike McGuire, and the Speaker of the Assembly, Robert Rivas, announced an agreement on $17 billion in early actions to help reduce the shortfall and position California to responsibly address the budget in June. Continue Reading

Date posted04/11/2024


State Farm to Follow Other Insurance Carriers ‘Out the Door’ in California
State Farm to Follow Other Insurance Carriers ‘Out the Door’ in California

State Farm General Insurance Group is reducing exposure to the California insurance market, which has been a growing trend among insurance carriers. As part of its exposure reduction efforts, State Farm has announced that it will be cancelling approximately 42,000 apartment insurance policies. Continue Reading

Date posted03/26/2024


State Farm Insurance to Withdraw from California
State Farm Insurance to Withdraw from California

The California Rental Housing Association (CalRHA) today released the following statement in response to the announcement that California’s largest home insurer, State Farm Insurance, plans to not renew 42,000 commercial apartment policies. Continue Reading

Date posted03/25/2024


Help! I’m Being Over-Regulated to Death in California
Help! I’m Being Over-Regulated to Death in California

When it comes to our good friends in Sacramento (and other regulatory loving jurisdictions here in California), it is abundantly clear that the lunatics have taken over the asylum. As for our Sacramento friends, there are 120 of them – 40 state senators, and 80 state assembly members. Continue Reading

Date posted03/3/2024


CalRHA Strongly Supports Assembly Bill 1813 (Alanis)
CalRHA Strongly Supports Assembly Bill 1813 (Alanis)

The California Rental Housing Association (CalRHA) strongly supports Assembly Bill 1813 (Alanis), a newly introduced bill aimed to curb the threat of homelessness for senior citizens in the state. Continue Reading

Date posted02/28/2024