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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Bill to pause eviction cases during immigration enforcement blocked in committee
A measure that would have required California housing providers to pause eviction cases when tenants cited immigration enforcement…
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Bill that would have restricted criminal history screening blocked in committee
A measure that would have significantly restricted housing providers’ ability to screen tenants or employees based on criminal…
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State pet rent and deposit cap legislation halted
A proposal to cap what rental housing providers can charge for pet rent and additional security deposits has…
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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Four bills imposing rental housing restrictions stall for the year
Four California bills that would have added new screening limits, eviction restrictions, and disclosure or monitoring duties for housing providers…
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CAA launches Action Center to help members fight local housing threats
Rental housing providers facing proposals to ban utility-billing tools, cap fees, restrict tenant screening and expand local eviction controls now…
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Helpline Highlight: Renewal or non-renewal? Options for newer exempt rentals
Question: In several months, my tenant’s initial one-year fixed-term lease will end. What are my options for offering a renewal…
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.
