New security deposit limitations for California’s residential landlords
Security deposit rules are tightening for California residential landlords in 2024.
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Category: New Laws
Federal multi-family building incentives for California builders
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) adds several incentives for builders and multi-family property owners making energy efficient improvements.
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New law prioritizes local general plan over zoning ordinances
A local government’s general plan doesn’t always mesh with local zoning ordinances.
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No more owner-occupancy requirements for ADUs
AB 976 is the latest in a long line of pro-ADU legislation to make its mark on California’s anemic housing landscape.
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New advertisement law requires all fees be disclosed upfront — with implications for real estate
With authorities cracking down on misleading advertising, brokers and MLOs will be wise to take this opportunity to ensure their adverts are in compliance.
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Appraisal discrimination made easier to spot with California’s new law
A new law authorizes the California BREA to collect demographic data from appraisers.
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Updates to the Tenant Protection Act (TPA) tighten loopholes and up enforcement
Under SB 567, the allowances for a no fault eviction have narrowed.
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New law simplifies, expands Revocable Transfer on Death Deeds
AB 288 expands what type of property owners may use Revocable Transfer on Death (TOD) Deeds, and clarifies the procedure when a Revocable TOD Deed conflicts with another deed.
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Legislative steps toward more affordable housing
California’s legislature is addressing the affordable housing shortage with these recent laws.
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New law removes obstacles for tenants terminating their lease due to domestic violence
Tenants dealing with abusive living conditions will now have a much easier time terminating their lease.
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New California law clarifies real estate disclosure requirements
California’s legislature has clarified disclosure requirements for real estate professionals.
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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 California law adjusts DRE broker equivalent experience requirement
New experience requirements for prospective brokers seeking a license.
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Unused commercial space continues to convert into much-needed apartments
California’s housing shortage has a new source of aid: conversions from commercial property to much-needed multi-family units.
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New law allows reusable screening reports for tenants
New California law eases financial burden for prospective tenants during application process.
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New law allows homeowners freedom of speech
California homeowners’ association (HOA) documents and rules are changing — and these adjustments give homeowners more wiggle room.
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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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New law aids Californians experiencing homelessness
California’s legislature continues to respond to the ongoing homelessness crisis with new legislation.
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New laws mitigate the stress of the ADU permit process
Another win for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as Assembly Bill (AB) 2221 and Senate Bill (SB) 897 loosen the ADU restrictions even further — making it a little easier for ADU dreamers.
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