July 1, 2020: The AB 1482 Date Every Landlord Should Know When landlords review whether a single-family home or condominium is exempt from AB 1482, one date matters enormously: July 1, 2020. That date does not determine whether a tenant is entitled to receive notice....
Mayor Lurie’s “Rent Emergency” Announcement
This week, Mayor Daniel Lurie declared a "Rent Emergency" and announced a package of legislative reforms designed to aid renters and prevent evictions. The legislative package includes new legislation, funding for eviction defense and housing vouchers, increased...
Article 1: Your Property May Be Rent-Controlled—and You May Not Even Know It
I am writing to share the first article in a new series discussing California's AB 1482 (the Tenant Protection Act of 2019) and what property owners need to know about its exemption requirements. Your Property May Be Rent-Controlled—and You May Not Even Know It If...
Renting Out Your Home? Your Homeowners Insurance May No Longer Be Enough.
Renting Out Your Home? Your Homeowners Insurance May No Longer Be Enough Many homeowners decide to rent their property without realizing that becoming a landlord changes their insurance needs. Once tenants occupy the property, it is no longer simply an owner-occupied...
2025–2026 California Real Estate & Rental Law Update
What Buyers, Sellers, Landlords & Tenants Need to Know As of late 2025, several important California laws have either been newly enacted or will soon take effect, covering both real-estate transactions and rental housing. Whether you’re buying, selling, leasing,...
