Industry News & New Laws
New laws effective January 1, 2013 – New Laws Affecting Real Estate and Property Management
September 25, 2012 – Security Deposits: Returning to Tenants Electronically
September 21, 2012 – New Law Affecting Smoke Alarms (Commencing January 1, 2014)
June 6, 2012 – California Extends Tenant Act Protections to 2019
New laws effective January 1, 2012 – New Laws Affecting Realtors and Property Managers
New law effective July 1, 2011 - New California law requires homes to have carbon monoxide detectors
New law effective January 1, 2011 - Prohibits general release of court records in foreclosure-related eviction unless landlord prevails; New cover page with Notice to Quit to tenants after a foreclosure
New law effective January 1, 2011 - Tenant protection for domestic violence victims
New law effective January 1, 2011 - Landlords to report payments of $600 or more on IRS form 1099
New law effective January 1, 2011 - Unlawful renting of residential dwelling
May 3, 2010 – Renting Out Your Home? Get Landlord Insurance
March 15, 2010 - EPA regulation took place 4/22/2010 madating remodelers in homes built before 1978 to be EPA Certified. For more information see the attached links. Federal Lead-Based Paint Renovation Rule and Renovate Right.
February 2, 2010 – The Bottom Line: Rents Now Cover Mortgage Costs by Marc Courtenay
New law effective January 1, 2010 - California Tax Withholding Requirements for Rent Payments
New law effective January 1, 2010 - Residential Utilities
New law effective January 1, 2010 - 60-day Notice to Terminate Tenancy
New law effective January 1, 2010 - Protecting Tenants in Foreclosed Properties
New law effective January 1, 2010 - Water Conserving Plumbing Fixture Replacement
November 5, 2009 - Fannie Mae Announces Deed for Lease™ Program
Scam Alert involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR)
October 27, 2009 – Renting vs. Home Ownership in the Current Market
July 2, 2009 – The Credit Crisis and its Impact on Rental Housing
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