

Clifford E. Fried
- 4 min
Rent Control Exemptions
The Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act was adopted in 1995 by the California State Legislature. CH prohibits permanent rent limits on resident


Representing Yourself at the RAP (Oakland)
All landlords are free to hire a representative to assist them at the RAP hearing. If you do hire a representative, notify the RAP in advanc


Clifford E. Fried
- 3 min
Q&A Regarding Subtenants
A: The Costa Hawkins Rental Housing Act permits an owner to raise the rent to market to a subtenant or assignee, when the last original occ