by Heather | Jan 10, 2022 | Legal
Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 15, by order of the California Department of Public Health, masks are required to be worn in all indoor public settings, regardless of vaccine status. Read the California Department of Public Health Order here. The key requirements of...
by Heather | Dec 14, 2021 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
This chart summarizes new laws passed by the California Legislature that may affect REALTORS® in2022. For the full text of a law, click onto the legislative number or visit http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/ for California laws. A legislative bill may be referenced in...
by Heather | Nov 4, 2021 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
SB9 Q&A Now Available This new law that goes into effect on January 1, 2022, requires that a city or county ministerially* approve without discretionary review or a hearing either or both of the following in urban areas as defined, (subject to a number of...
by Heather | Oct 27, 2021 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
In 2020, California voters passed C.A.R. co-sponsored Proposition 19, which allows those who are 55 or older, persons with disabilities, and victims of wildfires greater freedom to transfer their property tax basis. This year, C.A.R. worked with stakeholders to ensure...
by Heather | Oct 20, 2021 | Legal
The Governor had until Sunday, October 10, to sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature. C.A.R. had a very successful legislative year, with many sponsored and key supported bills being signed by the Governor. Listed below are all the sponsored bills that were...
by Heather | Sep 30, 2021 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
On Thursday, September 16, Governor Newsom signed a number of C.A.R.-supported housing bills, including SB 9 (Atkins), SB 10 (Wiener), and AB 1174 (Grayson), which will help tackle the state’s housing supply crisis. SB 9 will allow for homes that meet the specific...
