Volum e I | 1 st Quarter 2020

INSIGHT MAGAZINEE-NEWS

Stay up-to-date with the rental housing industries' most current information onlegislation, law updates, industry standards, trends, statistics, challenges,

education and events!

*State L*State LegislativeegislativeUpdates*Updates*

California landlords can’tdiscriminate against renters withhousing vouchers, new law says

Current law already bans landlords from discriminating against a tenantbased on his or her source of income. But landlords have to be willing torent a unit to a family or individual using a voucher. If accepted, thetenant’s program directly pays the landlord what the voucher covers, andthe renter pays the rest.

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Rents Rise, As Do PoliticalPressure and Rent Control

Multifamily rents in the United Statesreached a new high in October,signaling strength and resilienceacross the industry but also provokinga backlash among advocates forrenters and their allies in stategovernments as political pressure andrent control rise as well, according tothe latest report from Yardi Matrix.

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Rent Control Limits CityHousing, Economies

Recent findings by the NationalApartment Association (NAA)reveal rent control’s potential effectson four major U.S. cities. NAA’sanalysis shows that these policiesdecrease the housing supply, harmthe condition of existing housing stockand lower property values, which

leads to lower tax revenues.

Everything You Need to Know About AB 1482

This guidance is intended for rental properties in cities that donot currently have rent control, tenant eviction protections, orrelocation fees. If your rental property is located in ajurisdiction that is currently regulated, please contact yourlocal property owner association to receive guidance on thepossible applicability of AB 1482.

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*National L*National Legislative Updatesegislative Updates**

Apartment Rental RatesDeclined In Many Markets ForFirst Time Since 2017

Apartment rental rates in a majorityof small and large cities registeredeither minor decreases or stagnatedduring September, according to thelatest report from RentCafe.

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Using Technology to DefineYour Brand

While the consistent brand message is stillimportant, technology can be used tostrengthen that message and add newdimensions to an organization's overall

brand.

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What is Not Normal“Wear and Tear” toYour Property?

Wear and tear to your property is

something to expect. Carpets will

need to be replaced regularly,

especially if it is a high-traffic rental.

Walls will need to be painted and

appliances replaced. These are all

expected and routine costs for

owning or managing a rental

property. But what do you do when

your tenants are damaging the

property outside of what can be

expected from “normal wear and

tear”?

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How to Find aFormer Tenant

In your time as a landlord, it is

inevitable that you will need to find a

tenant after they have moved out of

your property. This is easy if the

tenant has left you their forwarding

address. If you have found your way

here…that is likely not the case. What

do you do when they haven’t been

that considerate? There are many

reasons why a tenant might abandon

the property, but what can you do to

get the money you are owed?

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Risk Management 101

It’s every landlord’s nightmare: Atenant who can’t, or won’t, pay therent. You’ve invested in yourproperty. You are obligated tocontinue to pay taxes, insurance, amortgage, and maintenance, and youdepend on that income.

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Recession Obsession IsOvershadowing MultifamilyHousing's Strength

Despite recession worries dominating theheadlines, the foundation for futureapartment performance remains solid.

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*LOCAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATES**LOCAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATES*News Coverage for the following 12 Counties:

Sacramento County:

Housing and DangerousBuildings Case Fees

Conduct a public hearing and uponconclusion, adopt a Resolution makingthe unpaid expenses incurred by theCity in abating nuisances, in theamount not to exceed $224,856 aslisted on Exhibit A, personalobligations of the respective propertyowners and special assessmentsagainst the properties. Continue Reading

Sacramento’s $22.5 million planfor homelessness: 500 newshelter beds to open in 2020

The Council on Tuesday took a step towardspending $22.5 million in expected privateand state money to open 500 shelter bedsin large semi-permanent tents, cabins,converted motels and scattered existingapartments. While the council did not takea formal vote on the spending plan, itdirected city housing officials to moveforward...

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Placer County:

Closed Kmart in Rocklin willbe replaced by low-income housing

Rocklin city officials say anew low-income housing andretail development at the siteof a closed Kmart storechecks a number of boxes interms of city goals. Read More

Local Adoption of 2019California BuildingStandards Code

Staff has prepared local amendmentseffectively recognizing and acceptingthe local construction considerations.The attached ordinance (AttachmentA) identifies those findings in supportof Placer County local codeamendments such as: the agriculturalbuilding exemption; higher fireresistive roofing material..

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Solano County:

Residents speak out onAirbnb rentals at NewFairfield hearing

Those who spoke were split between

homeowners who say the online rental

service has helped them keep or improve

their home and residents who contend the

renters often pack large groups into small

houses and strain septic systems, crowd

parking or disturb permanent neighbors.

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Napa County:

American Canyon looks atways to help renters

American Canyon isexploring how to require acertain percentage of low- tomoderate-income rentals beincluded at future apartmentcomplexes without drivingdevelopers away.

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Stanislaus County:

Modesto City Council looksto Modify Building Codes

Hearing to introduce, waive the firstreading by title only, and considerOrdinances adopting by reference theBuilding, Residential, Plumbing,Electrical, Mechanical and ExistingBuilding Codes contained within the2019 California Building StandardsCode and consider amending varioussections of Chapters 1, 2, 3, 7, and 11of Title 9 of the Modesto MunicipalCode.

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Calaveras County:

Lawmakers approvestatewide rent cap; billcould have minimalimpact in CalaverasCounty

While proponents argue that the billwill ease the housing crisis andprevent the displacement of rent-burdened tenants, critics contend thatit will make the housing crisis worseby discouraging investment in newhousing developments.

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Sonoma County:

Tax Relief for FireDamaged Properties

The County of Sonomaannounced today that AssessorDeva Marie Proto and Tax CollectorErick Roeser are working togetherwith Cal-Fire and other Countydepartments to identify and adjustproperty tax values for propertiesdamaged by the Kincade Fire.

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Yolo County:

Adoption of the 2019 CaliforniaBuilding Standards Code

Adopt Ordinance Repealing and Re-Enacting Article 8.01 of Chapter 8 ofthe Davis Municipal Code, andAdopting By Reference the CaliforniaCode of Regulations Title 24, 2019Edition of the California BuildingStandards Code Including theFollowing Parts...

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San Joaquin:

Landlords Now Responsiblefor Utilities(Pg. 452-468; Attachment F)

Pursuant to California Health andSafety Code section 5473 et seq., theCity of Stockton (the “City”) hasthe authority to elect to have itswater, sewer, solid waste collection,and storm water service charges, andany such delinquent service charges... More Info

Stockton Leads Nation inRent Increases

Unrelenting demand from Bay Areatransplants seeking housing theycan afford on this side of theAltamont has placed Stockton inthe No. 1 position nationwide forrent increases over the past fiveyears among large cities with morethan 250,000 residents. Continue Reading

Stockton Homeless Task ForceAnnounces GovernmentFunding Worth Millions

Mayor Michel Tubbs and homelessadvocates held a press conferenceannouncing a sizable amount of fundingfrom state legislators allocating funds todirectly impact homelessness in theStockton. As expressed in the video, thisisn't where they plan to stop. Starting at the13 minute and 45 second mark, hear whatthe city plans to do in the near future. Watch Video Here

City Rental inspectionchanges 2020

Property owners with non-exemptrental properties have two options tocomply with theinspection requirement. You caneither utilize the Self-Certificationmethod, where youconduct the inspections and certifythat the property is in compliance or

you can utilizethe City Inspectors to conduct theinspections once every five (5) years.

Fee Schedule

Inspection Form

Tuolumne County:

Sonora Fire DepartmentSuggest Annual Inspection

Consideration toadopt Resolution No. 09-16-2019-B to accept the VolunteerFirefighter Assistance grant andauthorize the Fire Chief toexecute the agreement and anyrelated documents on behalf ofthe City Get Updated Here

Mariposa County:

Adopt a Resolution ApprovingSubmittal of an Application tothe California Department ofHousing and CommunityDevelopment (Administration RES -2019-701)

If Selected, the Execution of aStandard Agreement, AnyAmendments Thereto, and of AnyRelated Documents Necessary toParticipate in the Program (Subject toApproval as to Form by CountyCounsel)

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El Dorado County:

El Dorado County VegetationManagement

Fire season is now a year-round reality in El DoradoCounty and its surroundingareas. The tragic Camp Fire is

but the latest example of thedevastation from a wildfireout of control. But did youknow...

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The Dawning of a New Era!

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newestmembers of the last quarter! Thank you for choosing

NCRPA to offer support and guidance with all yourrental housing needs. We will continue to provide the

bridge that helps you stay connected and make being aproperty owner/manager as easy as possible!

Business PartnersHousing Authority of SJ

KMK Contracting

Management CompaniesSunrise Management

UV Residential

AVE 5

RCMI

Grass Root MembersS. Bonham

I. Martinez

M. Heffner

K. Schneebeli

S. Rokkala

J. Vegas

J. MosoEWL Properties LLC

C. Chun

W. Smith

CommunitiesBrockford Place

The Luxe

Park Brighton

Sienna Place Apartments

Alhambra at Mace Ranch

Crossing at Wyndam

The Vue

The Eleven Hundred

Greenback Terrace

Spring Creek Apartments

Amber Park Apartments

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Go Ask Alice...

Question: What’s this I hear aboutproperty owners being required to payfor City of Stockton water, sewer, trashand storm drain fees?

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Membership MeetingWhen:Tuesday, January 21st 20206:30 - 7:30 pm

Where:Berkshire Hathaway Bldg.5713 N Pershing Ave EStockton, CA 95207

Subject:New Statewide Laws &Ordinances

RSVP:Please contact Myrna Harjo atmharjo@norcalrpa.org orgive us a call at (209) 476-0320.

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Board InstallationCeremony & Dinner

When:Monday, January 13th, 2020

Where:Papapovlos Bistro & Bar

501 Lincoln Center, Stockton, CA 95207

Time:No Host Bar 5pm - 6pm

Ceremony 6pm - 6:30pmDinner 6:30pm

Crab Feed

When:Friday, February 14th, 20205:00 pm to 9:00 pm PST

Where:Hutchins Street Square -(Crete Hall)125 S. Huthchins StreetLodi, CA 95240

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When:April 3rd & 10th 2020

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