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In 1995 the legislator passed the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (Costa-Hawkins), which limits local rent control laws in three main ways. First, rent control cannot apply to any single-family homes. Second, rent control cannot apply to any housing built on or after February 1, 1995. Third, rent control laws generally cannot tell landlords what they…

California Assembly Bill 1418 (AB 1418) is a new law that went into effect on January 1, 2024. AB 1418 prohibits state and local governments from having or adopting “crime-free” programs and nuisance property ordinances (CFNOs) that penalize tenants for contact with law enforcement. AB 1418 applies to local government agencies, including public housing authorities….

The Carlsbad City Council recently agreed to ban smoking and vaping inside all condos, apartments and multifamily homes citywide beginning January 1, 2025, making Carlsbad the first city in San Diego to enact a smoking-free housing law. The new law will apply to apartment buildings, condos for sale or rent, townhomes, senior assisted living facilities,…

As a landlord attorney in San Diego, I frequently advise clients on navigating California’s tenant security deposit laws. Here are some key points to remember: Compliance is Essential: Strict adherence to California Civil Code Section 1950.5 is crucial to avoid potential lawsuits and penalties. Security deposits must be handled correctly from collection to return. Security Deposits are Refundable:  There…

As a landlord in San Diego County, you may be concerned about your rights and responsibilities in the aftermath of a flood. This blog post will provide you with an overview of the eviction moratorium and the rights tenants have to habitable housing. Eviction Moratorium The eviction moratorium is a temporary order that prohibits landlords…

Attention San Diego landlords, three new laws aimed at tenant protections are about to land on your doorstep on January 1, 2024. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know to navigate the changing landscape: 1. Capping Security Deposits: Say goodbye to hefty upfront fees. Assembly Bill 12 puts a lid on security…

Child care is a huge concern in California. State law allows renters to operate a family day care business from their rental home, even if the lease prohibits the property from being used as a business, under certain circumstances. Because so many home childcare providers and property owners do not understand the law, the San…

The city of San Diego recently updated their eviction ordinances- and the changes impact residents widely. The newly written ordinance goes into effect June 24, 2023 and provides protections for tenants abiding by their leases and rental agreements, lowering the number of ‘no fault’ evictions occurring currently.  The goals of the new ordinance are to…

On March 1, 2023 a new ordinance went into effect in Chula Vista to protect tenants from no-fault evictions. Ordinance 3527 was passed in November 2022 to expand on the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, also called AB 1482. Rental housing makes up 42% of the housing market in Chula Vista. Many tenants, about 44%,…

The San Diego City Council has proposed these no-fault rent protections out of a spirit of protecting renters and limiting the incidence of homelessness in the region. While these are undoubtedly good motives, the actual practice falls short of the intention originally considered by the Council. No-fault evictions are those that are unrelated to non-payment…

The San Diego suburb of Chula Vista has passed a new ordinance that is set to take effect on March 1, 2023, and will affect the rights of landlords and building owners. The law is intended to protect renters from being evicted under no-fault law, and offers greater general protection for tenants than previously existed….

The County of San Diego Board of Supervisors on May 4, 2021 will be voting to greatly restrict your rights to your property.  The ordinance far exceeds the restrictions placed by the State of California and it will devastatingly restrict your right and ability to remove tenants. The ordinance retroactively invalidates nearly all pending notices…

UPDATE as of 3/29/21: The CDC Moratorium has been continued to June 30, 2021. Visit here for more info regarding the CDC moratorium extension: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/covid-eviction-declaration.html. There are three new programs across the county of San Diego to assist with rental and utility payments to ease the financial burden for renters with earnings below 80% of…

One of President Biden’s first acts as President was to approve an order for the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to extend the Eviction Moratorium that was set to expire on January 31, 2021. The order now expires March 31, 2021. At the same time, Governor Newsom seeks to approve legislation to extend the California…

On August 31, 2020, Assembly Bill 3088 was signed into law. This resulted in the codification of the “COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020” and the “COVID-19 Small Landlord and Homeowner Relief Act of 2020.” COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020 (Code of Civil Procedure 1179.01 et seq): Under the Tenant Relief Act, there is…

URGENT: In California, two bills are about to pass that will completely destroy your property investments and our housing market, and our economy. SB 1410 heard in Assembly Judiciary Committee on 08/12/2020 AND PASSED which means it is out of committee and going to Senate vote. SB 1410 permits a tenant to stop paying rent…

Without circulating a proposal to the public for comment, the CA Judicial Council/Supreme Court issued an Emergency order pursuant to powers granted by Gov. Newsom’s executive order N-38-20. With regard to evictions, the order precludes the issuance of an eviction summons, in ANY case (including residential/commercial/foreclosure) for ANY reason, except if it is needed to…

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…

California has a housing problem. Bloomberg.com calls the situation a nightmare. The median home price is over twice the national level. The cost of living is one of the highest in the nation. The homeless population in California accounts for 25% of all homeless in the United States, but California’s total population is only 12% of the…

On Thursday, November 21, 2019, the Apartment Owners Association is hosting the seminar “AB 1482: Understanding New Statewide Tenant Welfare Laws“, presented by Attorney Rachael Callahan of San Diego Evictions. Taking effect on January 1, 2020, AB 1482 is a rent control measure in California that limits rent increases to 5% of the current rent…

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