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Resident Bill of Rights

National Apartment Association

As members of the National Apartment Association, we take pride in providing quality rental homes for our residents. We value our residents and recognize our partnership with them in maintaining the rental housing industry. We believe residents should be aware of their rights in this partnership. Therefore, know that,

· A Resident has the right to be treated fairly and equitably when applying for, living in, and vacating a rental residence. · A Resident has the right to be given notice prior to any entrance into a rental residence by a rental property owner or manager, except in an emergen-cy. · A Resident has the right, upon written request to the rental property owner or manager, to a prompt response to requests for repairs. · A Resident has the right to a written notice from the rental property owner or manager prior to any rent adjustment. · A Resident has the right to the return of any security deposit that may have been collected by the rental property owner or manager and a good faith accounting of any charges against that deposit within 21 days after the rental residence has been vacated.

(The Resident Bill of Rights is not to be construed as a list of legal rights of the resident or the rental property owner and is not exhaustive or exclusive of any such rights.)

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LEGAL INSIGHT

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  What is Habitability? – Brian Davalos, Esq. October 2015

In many cases habitability issues arise in a Landlord Tenant re-lationship requiring a thorough analysis of the legal obligations to maintain certain conditions and repair defects.

Many Landlord’s often inquire as to the definition of habitability under California statutory and case law. The duty to provide habitable residential rentals was clarified in the 1974 case of

Green v. Superior Court of the City and County of San Francisco wherein the Califor-nia Supreme Court held that a “warranty of habitability” is implied in all residential rental agreements. This obligation extends throughout the term of the rental agree-ment and is far reaching in that it includes each tenant’s own dwelling unit as well as all common areas.

While the Green court established the implied warranty, California Civil Code Section 1941.1 et seq. further establishes and sets the statutory basis for the legal term habitability and also uses the term “untenatable” setting the bare minimum stand-ards of habitability to include:

Weather Protection, Cal. Civ. Code §1941.1(a)(1)

Plumbing and Gas, Cal. Civ. Code §1941.1(a)(2)

Water, Cal. Civ. Code §1941.1(a)(3)

Heating, Cal. Civ. Code §1941.1(a)(4)

Electricity, Cal. Civ. Code §1941.1(a)(4)

Clean and Sanitary Premises, Cal.Civ. Code §1941.1(a)(5)

Trash Facilities, Cal. Civ. Code §1941.1(a)(6)

Floors, Stairways and Railings, Cal.Civ. Code §1941.1(a)(7)

Dead Bolt Locks, Cal. Civ. Code §1941.3 et seq.

While this list provides a clear definition of the many duties a Landlord is under, fur-ther development of case law, County and Local Ordinances as well as creative ten-ants can affect the outcome of a habitability claim and possible repair and deduct or withholding of rents altogether.

A thorough move-in inspection and a well-established communication structure with your tenant(s) protects against any unwanted claims of habitability or untenantable conditions. Ignoring defective conditions that affect habitability may lead to pro-longed litigation, court costs and attorney fees. It is always advisable to be proac-tive with your rental property. If you have any questions regarding habitability in your property, NCRPA offers members affordable access to legal counsel through the “Talk to a Lawyer” program.

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I want to inform you that the National Apartment Association (NAA) has taken recent action on behalf of the apartment housing industry in California. Last week, NAA filed a friend of the court brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit urging that court to uphold a trial court ruling that struck down California’s “no surcharge” law that prohibited merchants from shifting the costs associated with credit card pay-ments to consumers. This includes residents who use credit cards.

The trial court struck down the statute, Cal Civ. Code Sec. 1748.1(e), as a restriction of commercial speech and as unconstitutionally vague. NAA filed its brief with the appellate court urging affirmance of the trial court because it unfairly penalizes prop-erty owners from collecting the full amount of the rent specified in leases. If upheld, the case will allow managers to shift swipe fees to residents.

“In cases where appropriate, NAA is often proactive in appellate litigation to advo-cate for the interests of our members. We hope this effort will result in a significant benefit to NAA members with properties in California,” said Greg Brown, NAA Senior Vice President, Government Affairs.

If you should have any questions about this issue, please contact NAA General Counsel John McDermott, [email protected].

If you have questions about other NAA activities in California or NAA’s state affiliate, the California Rental Housing Association (CalRHA) or any of its local affiliates, please contact West Region Liaison, Membership and Affiliate Services, Michael Fazio, [email protected].

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Go Ask Alice:

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By Alice Hannan

Question: I just got my dues statement. I don’t understand it. What is this

“Good Government” fund and where does it go? What is the Political Action

Committee and how is it used? Are these last two things really very important?

Aren’t my dues sufficient to support the Association? Why do you ask for a do-

nation?

Answer: These questions are very appropriate. The Association works on a calen-

dar year. As I answer these questions, the budget for 2016 is being formulated in

committee for approval by the Board of Directors. I would implore members to become more familiar and

more involved with the Association’s governing procedures. All members in good standing are eligible to

attend Board of Directors’ meetings.

The budget decides what and how much will be spent. Our Association is unique in that we hire a legislative

advocate who reviews all proposed new California laws and their potential effect on rental property owners.

Most legislative advocates are attorneys, so already you can see the dollars that might be involved. The leg-

islative advocate’s salary is paid through dues and donations to the Good Government fund. Many ask why

we need a legislative advocate. Have you so quickly forgotten that society views rental property owners as

being rich, not an investment for your retirement, or your children’s education? Have you so quickly forgot-

ten that your rental property is a business, even though you may only own one rental home? Many view rent-

al property owners as only having the expense of taxes and insurance with the balance going into our pock-

ets. I’ve seen one piece of legislation proposed many years ago by the City of Stockton that would have re-

quired owner/managers to provide a key to any city employee who asks for the key so they could go in and

inspect a resident’s home. That piece of legislation resulted in Stockton’s rental inspection ordinance, not a

desirable piece of legislation, but one we were able to change and with which we can more easily conform.

Historically, when we are not able to defeat an anti-rental property law, owners have and do look to the Asso-

ciation and ask why we were not able to defeat it. Efforts to defeat anti-rental property laws take money. So,

please, please give to the Good Government Fund.

Political Action Committees are part of the business world today. Our Political Action Committee serves the

purpose of electing people who are more likely to be sympathetic to the rental housing industry. For our As-

sociation, it is a recently created fund and currently does not have sufficient funding to be available to candi-

dates yet. Most people serving in elected government positions do not understand our industry. Therefore

we must become more active with helping and encouraging candidates who better understand the rental hous-

ing industry. So, again, please, please give to this fund also.

And no, your dues are not sufficient income for your Association. We constantly have fund raisers not only

to supplement our Association’s budget, but also to create opportunities to members for information, (trade

show), recreation (golf tournament) and networking (what we can learn from each other). Your volunteering

for these projects is also appreciated.

And on a separate subject, think about this: A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.

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FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT Nor Cal RPA

By: Norbert G. Huston

“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power & magic in it.”

I have always felt of being a “game-changer” in our industry, but have also learned from the experts. For example, I’ve always been in favor of taking photographs of a property and putting them on a cd; giving copies to both the resident and the owner of the unit as a “condition report.”

What works for you? What can you share to pass along that can help someone out?

Is there a need for social events, fundraising efforts, educational semi-nars? We have started outreaching to any property owner that may need our eviction services, giving them the opportunity as well to investigate our services in professional guidance & tenant screening.

I’m also curious to hear what the “hot topics” are from across the coun-try. Ron Kingston (our lobbyist & political consultant) reported the follow-ing items of concern during the NAA Governmental Affairs & Legal Sym-posium held in Seattle this year: Chicago is facing a service tax on rent; making credit reports portable; compelling landlords to accept Section 8 vouchers; mandatory inspection requirements and programs; short-term rentals, especially in vacation resort areas and the policy conflicts; Occu-pancy limits is being considered in various states, including California.

It is our hope that with the ever increasing demands within our industry, you still prosper and succeed with your goals in owning rental proper-ty. We look forward to helping you in that goal. That’s why we are here for you!

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From The Director’s Desk:

The Association now offers a new member service entitled ASK AN ATTORNEY. Members can

now schedule a consultation or send an email with questions to our Staff Attorneys with a 24 hour

response time. This is a valuable benefit that provides our members with the ability to get all their

legal council pertaining to the rental housing industry in one place.

The evictions and tenant screening rates have both been reduced to aid our members further in a

still recovering economy. Please look for additional savings with our new coupon post cards,

which must be presented to redeem the discount on the advertised service.

Additionally, we have added some new events for your networking benefit. We now proudly host

NAA’s Northern California Maintenance Mania, which invites your maintenance technicians to

come and compete with other apartment maintenance technicians from around the country to

face challenges that test their skills and knowledge for the opportunity to earn the title of National

Champion.

Back by poplar demand...This year we offered our first crab feed and because of your much ap-

preciated participation, it will now be an annual event you can look forward to every year!

NCRPA has requested to expand our coverage territory with NAA in order to be able to extend

our services to you our members with properties in these areas and also to help those in those

counties that have been reaching out to us to join.

The Association looks forward to another productive year, every striving to continue to provide

you with the excellence of service, education and representation you have come to expect from

your Association!

This has been a year of many changes, and next year will

be no exception. Due to the many member suggestions to

increase the benefits and types of services offered, hold

more networking events, and expand our coverage territory,

we are excited to tell you we heard you!

PLEASE REMEMBER TO USE NCRPA’S INDUSTRY PARTNERS! Without them, some of our MOST valuable benefits

and services wouldn’t be possible.

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THIS BILL WAS APPROVED BY THE GOVENOR AND FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE ON OCTOBER 9, 2015.  

SB 655, Mitchell. Housing standards: mold.

(1) Existing law requires the lessor of a building intended for human occupation to repair dilapidations, as specified, rendering it untenantable. Existing law permits tenants to repair dilapidations, under specified circumstances.

This bill would provide that a lessor is not obligated to repair a dilapidation relating to mold, as specified, until he or she has notice of it or if the tenant is in violation of specified affirmative obligations. The bill would authorize a landlord to enter a dwelling to repair a dilapidation relating to mold, under specified conditions.

(2) The State Housing Law, which is administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development, prescribes standards for buildings used for human habitation and establishes definitions for this purpose. The law provides that a building, or a portion of it, in which certain conditions are found to exist, such as a lack of sanitation, as specified, is substandard. The law provides that a violation of these provisions is a misdemeanor.

This bill would specify that visible mold growth, excepting mold that is minor and found on surfaces that can accumulate moisture as part of their proper and intended use, is a type of inadequate sanitation and therefore a substandard condition. The bill would define mold as microscopic organisms or fungi that can grow in damp conditions in the interior of a building. By expanding the definition of a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.

(3) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.

This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

BILL TEXT 

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: 

SECTION 1.  Section 1941.7 is added to the Civil Code, to read:

1941.7. (a) An obligation shall not arise under Section 1941 or 1942 to repair a dilapidation relating to the presence of mold pursuant to paragraph (13) of subdivision (a) of Section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code until the lessor has notice of the dilapidation or if the tenant is in violation of Section 1941.2.

(b) A landlord may enter a dwelling unit to repair a dilapidation relating to the presence of mold pursuant to paragraph (13) of subdivision (a) of Section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code provided the landlord complies with the provisions of Section 1954. continued on page 11

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SEC. 2.  Section 17920 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:

As used in this part: (a) “Approved” means acceptable to the department. (b) “Building” means a structure subject to this part. (c) “Building standard” means building standard as defined in Section 18909. (d) “Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development. (e) “Enforcement” means diligent effort to secure compliance, including review of plans and permit applications, response to complaints, citation of violations, and other legal process. Except as otherwise provided in this part, “enforcement” may, but need not, include inspections of existing buildings on which no complaint or permit ap-plication has been filed, and effort to secure compliance as to these existing buildings. (f) “Fire protection district” means any special district, or any other municipal or public corporation or district, which is authorized by law to provide fire protection and prevention services. (g) “Labeled” means equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an organization, approved by the department, that maintains a periodic inspection program of production of labeled products, installations, equipment, or materials and by whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner. (h) “Listed” means all products that appear in a list published by an approved testing or listing agency. (i) “Listing agency” means an agency approved by the department that is in the business of listing and labeling products, materials, equipment, and installations tested by an approved testing agency, and that maintains a peri-odic inspection program on current production of listed products, equipment, and installations, and that, at least annually, makes available a published report of these listings. (j) “Mold” means microscopic organisms or fungi that can grow in damp conditions in the interior of a building. (k) “Noise insulation” means the protection of persons within buildings from excessive noise, however generat-ed, originating within or without such buildings. (l) “Nuisance” means any nuisance defined pursuant to Part 3 (commencing with Section 3479) of Division 4 of the Civil Code, or any other form of nuisance recognized at common law or in equity. (m) “Public entity” has the same meaning as defined in Section 811.2 of the Government Code. (n) “Testing agency” means an agency approved by the department as qualified and equipped for testing of prod-ucts, materials, equipment, and installations in accordance with nationally recognized standards. SEC. 3.  Section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read: Any building or portion thereof including any dwelling unit, guestroom or suite of rooms, or the premises on which the same is located, in which there exists any of the following listed conditions to an extent that endangers the life, limb, health, property, safety, or welfare of the public or the occupants thereof shall be deemed and hereby is declared to be a substandard building: (a) Inadequate sanitation shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Lack of, or improper water closet, lavatory, or bathtub or shower in a dwelling unit. (2) Lack of, or improper water closets, lavatories, and bathtubs or showers per number of guests in a hotel. (3) Lack of, or improper kitchen sink. (4) Lack of hot and cold running water to plumbing fixtures in a hotel. (5) Lack of hot and cold running water to plumbing fixtures in a dwelling unit. (6) Lack of adequate heating. (7) Lack of, or improper operation of required ventilating equipment. (8) Lack of minimum amounts of natural light and ventilation required by this code. (9) Room and space dimensions less than required by this code. (10) Lack of required electrical lighting. (11) Dampness of habitable rooms. continued on page 12

THIS BILL WAS APPROVED BY THE GOVENOR AND FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE ON OCTOBER 9, 2015.  

SB 655, Mitchell. Housing standards: mold. continued from page 10

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THIS BILL WAS APPROVED BY THE GOVENOR AND FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE ON OCTOBER 9, 2015.  

SB 655, Mitchell. Housing standards: mold. continued from page 11

(12) Infestation of insects, vermin, or rodents as determined by a health officer or, if an agreement does not exist with an agency that has a health officer, the infestation can be determined by a code enforcement officer, as defined in Section 829.5 of the Penal Code, upon successful completion of a course of study in the appropriate subject matter as determined by the local jurisdiction. (13) Visible mold growth, as determined by a health officer or a code enforcement officer, as defined in Section 829.5 of the Penal Code, excluding the presence of mold that is minor and found on surfaces that can accumulate moisture as part of their properly functioning and intended use. (14) General dilapidation or improper maintenance. (15) Lack of connection to required sewage disposal system. (16) Lack of adequate garbage and rubbish storage and removal facilities, as determined by a health officer or, if an agreement does not exist with an agency that has a health officer, the lack of adequate garbage and rubbish removal facilities can be determined by a code enforcement officer as defined in Section 829.5 of the Penal Code. (b) Structural hazards shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Deteriorated or inadequate foundations. (2) Defective or deteriorated flooring or floor supports. (3) Flooring or floor supports of insufficient size to carry imposed loads with safety. (4) Members of walls, partitions, or other vertical supports that split, lean, list, or buckle due to defective material or deterioration. (5) Members of walls, partitions, or other vertical supports that are of insufficient size to carry imposed loads with safety. (6) Members of ceilings, roofs, ceiling and roof supports, or other horizontal members which sag, split, or buckle due to defective material or deterioration. (7) Members of ceilings, roofs, ceiling and roof supports, or other horizontal members that are of insufficient size to carry imposed loads with safety. (8) Fireplaces or chimneys which list, bulge, or settle due to defective material or deterioration. (9) Fireplaces or chimneys which are of insufficient size or strength to carry imposed loads with safety. (c) Any nuisance. (d) All wiring, except that which conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation if it is currently in good and safe condition and working properly. (e) All plumbing, except plumbing that conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation and has been maintained in good condition, or that may not have conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation but is currently in good and safe condition and working properly, and that is free of cross connections and siphonage between fixtures. (f) All mechanical equipment, including vents, except equipment that conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation and that has been maintained in good and safe condition, or that may not have conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation but is currently in good and safe condition and working properly. (g) Faulty weather protection, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Deteriorated, crumbling, or loose plaster. (2) Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs, foundations, or floors, including broken windows or doors. (3) Defective or lack of weather protection for exterior wall coverings, including lack of paint, or weathering due to lack of paint or other approved protective covering. (4) Broken, rotted, split, or buckled exterior wall coverings or roof coverings. (h) Any building or portion thereof, device, apparatus, equipment, combustible waste, or vegetation that, in the opinion of the chief of the fire department or his deputy, is in such a condition as to cause a fire or explosion or provide a ready fuel to augment the spread and intensity of fire or explosion arising from any cause. (i) All materials of construction, except those that are specifically allowed or approved by this code, and that have been adequately maintained in good and safe condition. continued on page 13

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(j) Those premises on which an accumulation of weeds, vegetation, junk, dead organic matter, debris, garbage, offal, rodent harborages, stagnant water, combustible materials, and similar materials or conditions constitute fire, health, or safety hazards. (k) Any building or portion thereof that is determined to be an unsafe building due to inadequate maintenance, in accordance with the latest edition of the Uniform Building Code. (l) All buildings or portions thereof not provided with adequate exit facilities as required by this code, except those buildings or portions thereof whose exit facilities conformed with all applicable laws at the time of their construction and that have been adequately maintained and increased in relation to any increase in occupant load, alteration or addition, or any change in occupancy. When an unsafe condition exists through lack of, or improper location of, exits, additional exits may be required to be installed. (m) All buildings or portions thereof that are not provided with the fire-resistive construction or fire-extinguishing systems or equipment required by this code, except those buildings or portions thereof that conformed with all applicable laws at the time of their construction and whose fire-resistive integrity and fire-extinguishing systems or equipment have been adequately maintained and improved in relation to any increase in occupant load, alteration or addition, or any change in occupancy. (n) All buildings or portions thereof occupied for living, sleeping, cooking, or dining purposes that were not designed or intended to be used for those occupancies. (o) Inadequate structural resistance to horizontal forces. “Substandard building” includes a building not in compliance with Section 13143.2. However, a condition that would require displacement of sound walls or ceilings to meet height, length, or width requirements for ceilings, rooms, and dwelling units shall not by itself be considered sufficient existence of dangerous conditions making a building a substandard building, unless the building was constructed, altered, or converted in violation of those requirements in effect at the time of construction, alteration, or conversion. SEC. 4.  No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution

because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act

creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or

infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime

within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution

THIS BILL WAS APPROVED BY THE GOVENOR AND FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE ON OCTOBER 9, 2015.  

SB 655, Mitchell. Housing standards: mold. continued from page 12

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CAM candidates must complete the following requirements to obtain the CAM designation: a minimum of 12 months of onsite property management experience; successfully completed CAM coursework (which total 56 ½ hours) meet all examination requirements within 12 months of declaring candidacy for CAM FIRST-TIME CERTIFICATION AND RENEWAL CAM COURSE

2016 SCHEDULE:

FEBRUARY 8,9,15,16,22,23,29 JUNE 6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28

AUGUST 8,9,15,16,22,23,29,30 OCTOBER 4,5,11,12,17,18,24,25

TO REGISTER FOR CAM OR EPA CERTIFICATION: EMAIL: [email protected]

CALL: 209-476-0320

EPA LEAD CERTIFICATION COURSE As of April 22, 2010, all renova on repair, pain ng, plumbing contractors, and landlords 

performing renova ons must use lead safe work prac ces when working on homes built 

prior to 1978. Contractors and landlords wan ng to be cer fied can enroll in the “EPA 

Renovator Cer fica on Course” (Lead Training).  

Landlords in violation of the EPA Renovation Law can re-

ceive fines of $37,000 or more and sentencing to federal

prison. Don’t let this happen to YOU!

Certificate Renewal Course: Friday, February 19, 2016 (8am-12pm)

First-time Certification Course: Friday, March 18, 2016 (8am-5pm)

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Alco General Contractors

Mike Wales or Stephen Haw-kins

916-362-1400 [email protected]

Bath Fitter

Jason Gregory 916-764-4364

[email protected]

BEATTIE & AGAHZARIAN

Scott Beatt & Greg Agahzarian 209-222-3686

[email protected]

BEHR-KILZ PAINTS & PRIMERS

David Ferri and Luke 916-496-1272

[email protected]

Broadband Agreements By MFC

Morgan Fussell 916-939-5026

[email protected]

Cagwin & Dorward

Bob Bain or Hannah Hawkins 415-892-7710

[email protected]

Chim Chimney Professional

Cleaning Karla Swanson 209-334-5488

[email protected]

Clean Rite-Build Rite

Bob Battezzato 530-570-9070 [email protected]

Coinmach

Jose Garcia 559-994-6825

[email protected]

CORT Furniture

Lisa Westo or Shannon Weston 916-742-2636

[email protected]

Davis Tow, Inc. Scott G Davis 916-991-9900

[email protected]

For Rent Media Solutions

Claire Shaw 916-746-2302

[email protected]

HD Supply

Gary Walker 209-405-2838

[email protected]

Hotsy Pacific Pressure Washers

Daniel Fonda 209-985-6381

[email protected]

Image Makers

James Kirkendall 209-471-7446

[email protected]

JP Pacelli Construction

John P Pacelli 209-993-7109

[email protected]

Knights Flooring

Erik Pequeno 209-239-1800

[email protected]

McClatchy Insurance Agency

Harold Newbill 916-488-4702

[email protected]

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Norcal Direct Marketing,

Inc. Joe Reich

916-941-8046 [email protected]

Nushake Inc.

Elizabeth Heath 209-253-0506

[email protected]

Opti-Fit

Eric Konz 702-375-7098

[email protected]

PACE Supply Corp.

Kevin Coste and Ryan Keller 209-777-0380

[email protected]

PCG COMMERCIAL INC.

Brian Hood 916-622-3947

[email protected]

Precision Concrete Cutting

Joseph Fooret 650-504-2815

[email protected]

Proper Care Pest Control Lisa Buie

209-341-1610 [email protected]

Property Solutions International, Inc.

Bryce Beach 801-375-5522

[email protected]

Quality Glass

Peter Gruettner 209-474-6653

[email protected]

Reese's Sealcoating

Travis McCollum 209-712-3323

[email protected]

Rent Payment, Inc.

Tony Maskell 310-359-6310

[email protected]

Sacramento Elite Patrol

Joseph Marques 916-451-2500

[email protected]

Sherwin-Williams Paint

Roy Ledesma 209-251-9032

[email protected]

Simas Floor & Design

Company Travis Simas

916-452-4933 [email protected]

Successful Solutions, LLC

Chris Clark 619-460-9433

[email protected]

TZ-TELEZYGOLOGY, INC Rhonda Nelson 707-321-2222 [email protected]

ValleyCrest Companies

Mike LaBrae' 916-496-0486

[email protected]

Z Inspector

Andrew Wallace 530-746-8178

[email protected]

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NCRPA 2015 ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

President Norbert Huston President Elect Michael Collins Vice President Craig Gilmore Secretary Alice Hannan Treasurer Albert Vetter Past President Vernell Hill

DIRECTORS

Sarah Clark 2015/2016 Fern Lippert 2015/2016 Nikki Marshall 2015/2016 Carrie Neason 2015/2016 Jack Chase 2014/2015 Byron Alvarez 2014/2015 Eli Tapia 2014/2015 Joe Meath 2014/2015 Randy Cabral 2014/2015

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Executive Director Darryle A. Oakman, CCRM [email protected]

Staff

Erica Oakman-Bookkeeper [email protected] Joann Magee-Evictions Specialist [email protected] Myrna Harjo-Tenant Screening Specialist [email protected] Fax Tenant Screening to (209) 476-9717

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PRSRT STD

US POSTAGE

PAID

STOCKTON, CA

PEMIT NO. 93

Nor Cal Rental Property Association

2375 W. March Lane Stockton, CA 95207 Return Service Requested

TIME DATED MATERIAL

4th Quarter 2015

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