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As part of his last legislative act of 2019, Governor Newsom signed 18 housing-related bills into law in an attempt to alleviate California’s housing crisis. This package included Senate Bill (“SB”) 329, which prohibits landlords from denying prospective tenants based on their use of certain federal, state, or local subsidies.
Continue Reading New Law Aimed At Assisting Low Income Renters Invokes Additional Restraints on California Landlords

Under current California law, commercial real property owners are required to state in every lease agreement whether the property leased has undergone inspection by a Certified Access Specialist (“CASp”) and, if so, whether the property has or has not been determined to meet all applicable construction-related accessibility standards. [California Civil Code Section 1938].  Effective immediately, additional commercial lease accessibility disclosures are required.
Continue Reading Commercial Lease Alert: New Access Law Disclosure Requirements In Leases Effective January 1, 2017