California Apartment Association
The Voice for California’s Rental Housing Industry
Rental Housing Survival Fund
Two Important Efforts. One Purpose.
Protecting California’s rental housing industry requires action at the courts and at the ballot box.
Your donation fuels both legal action and political advocacy, two essential efforts that protect the future of California’s rental housing industry.
CAA rental forms help you
manage with confidence
CAA offers more than 200 industry-standard forms tailored to California rental law. Members can fill them out digitally, build branded packages, and even collect signatures with DocuSign. CAA forms support compliance at every step.
Rental Housing Fees
The Big Picture
Navigate the complexities of rental housing fees with confidence. This webinar clarifies the rules and helps you make informed, compliant choices.
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Bills tightening screening, evictions and disclosure rules stall for the year
Four California bills that would have added new screening limits, eviction restrictions, and disclosure or monitoring duties for…
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Two-part CAA series covers L.A. eviction and rent control — Part 1 is June 24
Meet the speakers Whitney Prout Executive Vice President, Legal Affairs California Apartment Association Mallory Homewood Policy & Compliance…
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CAA, Oakland clash with tenant advocates in case seeking to override Costa-Hawkins
In an unusual split between Oakland and prominent tenant advocacy groups, the city has filed a forceful rebuttal…
CAA Housing Provider Helpline
Highlights
Question: My tenant is in the middle of a one-year fixed term lease (it started Aug. 1, 2025). The refrigerator and stove were not included at move in, so the tenant provided their own. Now the tenant is requesting the owner supply both under the new law. Do these appliances need to be provided now, or when the lease term expires?
Question: The property has never been in Section 8. Don’t landlords have to apply for this program before accepting applicants from this program? Do Section 8 tenants pay a security deposit? Do I have to participate in Section 8? How can someone with a voucher meet my screening criteria?
Question: My tenant is not agreeing to a pre-moveout walkthrough. He wants to schedule a final walkthrough after he gives the keys back. How can I enter the unit before the tenant moves out to see what work needs to be done?
Latest Industry News
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San Pablo gives initial approval to rent registry repeal; second reading expected this month
In a major win for the rental housing industry, the San Pablo City Council on June 1 preliminarily approved the…
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Bill on criminal history in hiring has stalled on Assembly floor
A bill that would have restricted how housing providers and other employers use criminal background checks in hiring has stalled…
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Santa Clara County advances new eviction rules, relocation mandates
Landlords in unincorporated Santa Clara County could face expanded just-cause eviction rules, higher relocation payment requirements, and new anti-retaliation enforcement…
Succeed with CAA
CAA helps our members succeed through a wide range of business tools, from rental forms and tenant screening to legal guidance, local and statewide advocacy, and industry news.
CAA Member Resources
Find the right expertise to manage your properties seamlessly and connect with top-tier property management professionals across California.
Connect with trusted professionals and discover essential resources with CAA’s Industry Directory—your go-to guide for building success.
Our value insurance program is designed to save members money, improve service, and provide better coverage.
The California Apartment Association has the State’s
most effective network of Government advocacy for rental property owners.
Through our advisers, this service provides CAA members with a better understanding of landlord-tenant-related laws, regulations, court cases and administrative procedures.
Empower your property management journey with expert resources, industry-leading education, and tools to help you succeed in California’s rental housing market.
