Richmond Coronavirus/COVID-19 Rent Increase Moratorium
Effective April 27, 2020, Richmond tenants in units covered under the Richmond Rent Ordinance are protected from rent increases until at least May 31, 2020. …
Richmond Coronavirus/COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium Extended Until May 31, 2020
On April 27, 2020, the Richmond Director of Emergency Services issued a Supplemental Order extending the Richmond Coronavirus/COVID-19 eviction moratorium until at least May 31,…
California Employee Reimbursement for Business Expenses 2020
Please click here to read Astanehe Law’s California Labor Code § 2802 Employee Expense Reimbursement 2021 Update. California law operates to ensure employers provide employees…
Livermore Coronavirus/COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium
Livermore tenants are protected from evictions related to Coronavirus/COVID-19 income disruptions. During the Coronavirus/COVID-19 state of emergency, Livermore landlords shall not endeavor to evict a…
San Francisco Coronavirus/COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium Extended
On April 22, 2020, San Francisco Mayor London Breed extended the previously enacted San Francisco Coronavirus/COVID-19 eviction moratorium until May 22, 2020. The moratorium protects…
San Francisco Rent Controlled Tenants Protected by Coronavirus/COVID-19 Rent Increase Moratorium
Effective April 7, 2020, San Francisco landlords may not impose rent increases on San Francisco tenants covered by San Francisco rent control during the COVID-19…
Oakland Landlords May Not Ask Tenants About Criminal Records on Applications
Beginning in 2020, Oakland tenants do not have to disclose criminal records on initial applications. The Oakland Fair Chance Housing Ordinance, also referred to as…
Berkeley Landlords May Not Ask Tenants About Criminal Records on Applications
Beginning in 2020, Berkeley tenants do not have to disclose criminal records on initial rental applications. The Berkeley Fair Chance Housing law, also known as…
California Employers May Not Ask About Criminal Record on Applications
Under California’s Fair Chance Act, also known as Ban the Box, California employers cannot inquire about criminal history on employment applications. The Ban the Box…
Emeryville Coronavirus/COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program
The Emeryville City Council recently passed the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which seeks to prevent homelessness and displacement of Emeryville tenants impacted by the…