From screening fees to utility charges and late fees, rental housing providers regularly make decisions about which fees to charge and in what amounts. However, there is no single statute that comprehensively governs residential rental housing fees. Instead, providers must navigate overlapping state laws, local rent control ordinances, and evolving federal enforcement trends — which do not always align or provide clear, bright-line rules.
 
This webinar offers a high-level overview of the legal framework affecting rental housing fees. The session clarifies how different laws intersect and provides a structured approach for evaluating fee-related decisions, recognizing that compliance often depends on context and careful analysis rather than one-size-fits-all answers.

Topics will include:

• Common rental housing fees — such as application screening fees, security deposits, late fees, and utility charges — and the differing legal standards that may apply
• How AB 1482’s rent cap may affect mandatory recurring charges beyond base rent
• Recent Attorney General enforcement activity related to utility unbundling and newly imposed periodic fees
• The role of local rent control ordinances in defining, limiting, or restricting certain charges
• Federal Trade Commission trends related to fee disclosure and “drip pricing”

Speakers:
Monica Deka, Compliance and Legislative Counsel, California Apartment Association
Mallory Homewood, Policy & Compliance Counsel, Local Government Affairs, California Apartment Association

When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $55 Member or $95 Non-Member

Qualifies for 1 Unit of CCRM Continuing Education Credit for current CCRM Certified Individuals.