New security deposit limitations for California’s residential landlords
Security deposit rules are tightening for California residential landlords in 2024.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Nov 29, 2023 | New Laws, Property Management, Real Estate | 0
Security deposit rules are tightening for California residential landlords in 2024.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Nov 27, 2023 | Commercial, New Laws, Property Management, Real Estate | 0
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) adds several incentives for builders and multi-family property owners making energy efficient improvements.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Nov 20, 2023 | New Laws, Real Estate | 0
A local government’s general plan doesn’t always mesh with local zoning ordinances.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Nov 13, 2023 | Economics, New Laws, Real Estate | 0
AB 976 is the latest in a long line of pro-ADU legislation to make its mark on California’s anemic housing landscape.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Oct 30, 2023 | Buyers and Sellers, New Laws, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0
With authorities cracking down on misleading advertising, brokers and MLOs will be wise to take this opportunity to ensure their adverts are in compliance.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Oct 23, 2023 | Appraisal, New Laws, Real Estate | 0
A new law authorizes the California BREA to collect demographic data from appraisers.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Oct 16, 2023 | New Laws, Property Management, Real Estate | 0
Under SB 567, the allowances for a no fault eviction have narrowed.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Sep 22, 2023 | Laws and Regulations, Mortgages, New Laws, Real Estate | 0
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.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 9, 2023 | Charts, Feature Articles, New Laws | 4
California’s legislature is addressing the affordable housing shortage with these recent laws.
Read Moreby Adam Kolvas | Dec 30, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 0
Tenants dealing with abusive living conditions will now have a much easier time terminating their lease.
Read Moreby Adam Kolvas | Dec 21, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 0
California’s legislature has clarified disclosure requirements for real estate professionals.
Read Moreby Ashley Collins | Dec 19, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 0
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.
Read Moreby Adam Kolvas | Dec 9, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 0
New experience requirements for prospective brokers seeking a license.
Read Moreby Ashley Collins | Dec 9, 2022 | Commercial, first tuesday Local, Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 0
California’s housing shortage has a new source of aid: conversions from commercial property to much-needed multi-family units.
Read Moreby Adam Kolvas | Dec 2, 2022 | Fair Housing, Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 1
New California law eases financial burden for prospective tenants during application process.
Read Moreby Ashley Collins | Nov 30, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws | 0
California homeowners’ association (HOA) documents and rules are changing — and these adjustments give homeowners more wiggle room.
Read Moreby Adam Kolvas | Nov 18, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 0
New fire-resistant building standards will allow structures to withstand fires for a longer duration.
Read Moreby Adam Kolvas | Nov 8, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Property Management, Real Estate | 1
New California law allows pets in low-income housing.
Read Moreby Ashley Collins | Nov 4, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 0
California’s legislature continues to respond to the ongoing homelessness crisis with new legislation.
Read Moreby Ashley Collins | Oct 26, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 3
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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