On March 25, 2020, the City Council adopted an emergency ordinance (O-21177) creating a temporary loophole for residential and commercial tenants to stop paying rent. Tenants have the burden of requesting and providing proof of a COVID-19 related hardship. What this means to you: If your tenant takes certain steps, you cannot take action to…
On January 1, 2020, California became the first state in the United States to prohibit discrimination on the basis of someone’s natural hairstyle. Designated as Senate Bill 188, it has also been referred to as the CROWN Act, which stands for Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair. The purpose of the bill…
Prior to January 1, 2020, California law required landlords to provide tenants with 60 days’ notice if they intended to raise the rent greater than 10 percent within a 12-month period. When Assembly Bill (AB) 1110 went into effect on that date, it changed the notification requirements of landlords from 60 days to 90 days…
New legislation in California gives a boost to veterans by making it easier to find a place to live. Specifically, SB 222 requires that landlords accept VASH vouchers, or assistance from the Veteran’s Affairs Supportive Housing program, as part of the renter’s income. It also puts an end to some long-standing housing discriminatory practices. California…
