The Legislature reconvened from Summer Recess on August 18th and immediately passed a redistricting package. Assembly Constitutional Amendment 8 (Rivas, McGuire): allows Californians the ability to adopt a new, temporary Congressional map, in response to the congressional redistricting in Texas. Continue Reading
Starting in 1978 with the passage of Proposition 13, California voters have repeatedly tried to protect their homes and businesses from excessive taxation by ... Continue Reading
On June 30, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 130 and Senate Bill 131 into law, finalizing a broad legislative package intended to address permitting and approval delays under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Continue Reading
These predatory lawsuits slowed down during the pandemic but now we are seeing the first big wave since the shutdowns. Continue Reading
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has just released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for April 2025, which is used to calculate the maximum allowable rent increase effective August 1, 2025, under California’s rent cap law, AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019). Continue Reading
The California Rental Housing Association (CalRHA) filed a lawsuit against the State of California under the Fifth Amendment's “takings” clause, arguing that the moratorium constituted an unlawful seizure of private property without compensation. Continue Reading
Senate Bill (SB) 448 (Umberg), also known as the Trespassing Response and Remedies Act, continues to gain momentum as it was approved today with unanimous support from the members of the Senate Public Safety Committee. Continue Reading
CalRHA's industry update for March 20, 2025. Continue Reading
As a Housing Provider, managing expenses is an essential aspect of maintaining a healthy return on your investment and ensuring long-term success. Continue Reading
Commissioner Lara takes action to ensure FAIR Plan can continue paying consumer claims after the Southern California wildfires. Continue Reading
Here's some commonly asked questions regarding landlords and tenants courtesy of Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP. Continue Reading
As a result of the fires in Los Angeles, the Governor has released a series of Executive Orders. Continue Reading
