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Jul 1, 2026California Rental Law
East Contra Costa rental market, 2026 update: the 2025 soft patch is over, and what owners should do now
The 2025 soft patch in East Contra Costa is over. Zillow Observed Rent Index data for August 2026 puts typical asking rents at or near all-time highs in Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood and Concord, up 1.9 to 4.4 percent in a year, while San Francisco and Oakland surge 10 to 25 percent. What the data shows month by month, why the legal rent cap is a ceiling and not a target, recommendations by city, retention habits, and how Croskey reads the market.
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May 29, 2026California Rental Law
Who regulates property managers in California: which agency handles which problem
No single agency regulates property managers in California. The DRE handles licensing, broker conduct and trust accounts; courts handle deposits and fees; code enforcement handles repairs; the Civil Rights Department and HUD handle discrimination; and Antioch and Concord run local rent programs. What each door can and cannot do, the license and trust-account rules in the Business and Professions Code, how to verify a manager, and how to file a complaint.
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Apr 23, 2026California Rental Law
California Marijuana Laws and Tenant Rights: A Complete Guide for Landlords and Tenants
Understanding California marijuana laws and tenant rights is essential as cannabis legalization continues to evolve. While recreational marijuana is legal, its use in rental housing is still heavily regulated by lease agreements, federal law, and fair housing rules. This guide explains what’s legal, what landlords can restrict, and how disability and housing laws affect both
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Dec 8, 2025California Rental Law
A Better Renting Experience in California: What Tenants Can Expect Today
California’s rental laws continue to evolve to provide clearer expectations for both tenants and housing providers. Today, the focus is on creating balanced, transparent, and predictable renting experiences, something that benefits everyone involved. At Croskey Real Estate, we pride ourselves on processes that protect tenants from unexpected surprises
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Nov 17, 2025California Rental Law
Tenant Placement, Rent Collection & Compliance for Antioch Landlords
Managing a rental property in Antioch means juggling marketing, screening, maintenance, accounting, and California compliance, all while keeping tenants satisfied. In a competitive East Contra Costa County market, the tenant placement stage is the highest-risk phase, and choosing the wrong applicant can cost thousands in vacancy,
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Oct 15, 2025California Rental Law
CCP 1167 and AB 2347: California's Unlawful Detainer Response Window Is Now 10 Court Days
California AB 2347 extended the unlawful detainer response window from 5 to 10 court days under CCP Section 1167, effective 2025. What East Bay landlords must document now to stay compliant with the updated eviction timeline.
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Oct 10, 2025California Rental Law
AB 628 in Effect: A Landlord’s Guide to Compliance in East Contra Costa
California’s rental housing landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the passage of Assembly Bill 628 (AB 628). Signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom and in effect since January 1, 2026, this legislation redefines habitability standards for rental properties, creating new obligations for landlords across the state. For property owners in East
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Jun 16, 2025California Rental Law
Lease-only tenant placement in East Contra Costa: what you get, what you keep
Lease-only is a one-time job: marketing, showings, screening, a California-compliant lease, a move-in report with photos, then the property is handed back to you. What the flat fee covers, what stays with you after move-in, the AB 1482 and AB 12 paperwork the lease carries, and when placement-only fits an owner in Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, Bay Point or Concord.
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Jun 10, 2024California Rental Law
Top Property Management Companies in Concord, CA
How the property management companies serving Concord, CA compare: local rental experience, tenant screening, leasing speed, maintenance coordination, fees, and California compliance support, plus what Concord's Residential Tenant Protection Program (5 percent rent cap, annual rent registry, just-cause rules) adds to the job and the questions to ask before you sign.
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Jun 6, 2024California Rental Law
Will Real Estate Return to the Days of Buyer Beware?
The Question on Every Homebuyer’s Mind In today’s unpredictable housing market, one question keeps surfacing:Are we heading back to the days when buyers had to be constantly on guard? The landscape of California real estate, especially here in the East Bay, has shifted dramatically. From new rent laws and insurance changes to fluctuating mortgage rates, buyers and
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Feb 17, 2023California Rental Law
What Is California's AB 1482? A 2026 Guide for Housing Providers
California is known for having some of the strictest tenant protection laws in the country, and the California Tenant Protection Act (AB-1482) is no exception. This law, which went into effect on January 1, 2020, limits the amount landlords can raise rents and imposes restrictions on when housing providers can evict tenants for specific reasons….
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Mar 21, 2022California Rental Law
How to Protect Your Pittsburg Home from Tenant Damage
(Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, Bay Point, Concord) 1) Start with rock-solid screening (and stick to written criteria) Quality residents cause fewer headaches. We use objective criteria and verify everything: ● Income & employment (with docs you can trust) ● Credit, background, and eviction checks ● Prior housing provider
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