Heat-related deaths lead to reformed building standards
SB 655 protects against extreme heat by setting a maximum indoor air temperature in residential units.
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Green light for ADUs stopped by red tape
Senate Bill 9 mandates local agencies that do not submit new ADU ordinances to HCD or fail to respond to deficiency notices will have the new ordinance voided.
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Real estate photography as advertised
New legislation mandates transparency in real estate photography by requiring labels for digitally manipulated images used in advertising and promotion.
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Landlords allow tenant options for internet providers or pay up
Landlords may not mandate the use of a specific internet service provider without allowing tenants to opt out.
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New law protects tenants receiving Social Security income
A new law establishes Social Security hardship as a defense for tenants facing an unlawful detainer (UD) action when rent payments are interrupted.
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One-to-ten unit housing permit times reduced
A new law cuts down permit times for small housing developments.
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New laws revise eligibility requirements for foreclosure bidders
As California home prices continue to fall heading into 2023, more and more homeowners owe more on their mortgage principal balance than their home’s equity.
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New fire safety law requires fire resistant buildings
New fire-resistant building standards will allow structures to withstand fires for a longer duration.
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New California law requires landlords of low-income rental housing to allow pets
New California law allows pets in low-income housing.
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