Neighborhood change map

"HCD (Department of Housing & Community Development) has created a draft Neighborhood Change Map that identifies census tracts (excluding rural tracts) that have experienced both substantial racial/ethnic change and economic change, and exhibit markers of disproportionate housing need. 

See the map here.  

Check Your Mobile Home: Tips for Inspecting

 You can read the Newsbreak argicle here. 

Tips for cutting costs on insurance for mobile homes and tiny homes

"Discover effective ways to save on mobile home and tiny home insurance in this informative video by Consumer Reports. Learn about the best insurance options, how to navigate the market, and tips to reduce your premiums without compromising on coverage."

Read the Newsbreak article here. 

April 2024: New eviction rules take effect

 The summary below is copied from the CAA article here:

At a glance

Key changes affecting the rental housing industry when SB 567 takes effect in April 2024:  

No-fault tenancy terminations

• SB 567 introduces modifications to two specific “no fault” tenancy terminations currently governed by state law.

Substantial remodel of rental units

• Owners retain the right to end tenancies for substantial remodeling.
• Termination notices must now detail the intended work and inform the tenant of their reoccupancy rights if work doesn’t commence or isn’t completed.

Owner move-in provisions

• Owners or their family members must reside in the unit for at least 12 months and move in within 90 days of the tenant’s departure.
• Limits set on re-renting the unit if the landlord doesn’t comply.

Landlord compliance

• Non-compliant landlords can face penalties under the provisions of SB 567.