Monterey County DA's Office says advertising Airbnb rentals for non-essential purposes illegal

Monterey County DA's Office says advertising Airbnb rentals for non-essential purposes illegal

The Monterey County District Attorney's Office has received complaints about owners of short-term rental facilities -- homes or accessory dwelling units rented out via Airbnb and Vrbo, for example -- who may be advertising those units and encouraging non-essential travel, in violation of the county's shelter-in-place order.

The Monterey County District Attorney's Office has received complaints about owners of short-term rental facilities -- homes or accessory dwelling units rented out via Airbnb and Vrbo, for example -- who may be advertising those units and encouraging non-essential travel, in violation of the county's shelter-in-place order.

Sen. Wiener introduce bill to streamline affordable housing production throughout California

Sen. Wiener introduce bill to streamline affordable housing production throughout California

Under Senate Bill 899, nonprofit hospitals and faith institutions like churches, synagogues and mosques, would be able to build up to 150 affordable housing units on their excess property, regardless if local zoning prohibits that type of housing.

Under Senate Bill 899, nonprofit hospitals and faith institutions like churches, synagogues and mosques, would be able to build up to 150 affordable housing units on their excess property, regardless if local zoning prohibits that type of housing.

Water well underneath South Bay home leads to sink hole, legal dispute

Water well underneath South Bay home leads to sink hole, legal dispute

A Santa Clara retiree is losing out on thousands of dollars a month in rental income because of a sink hole beneath his townhome. The problem stems from a water well, but it's not clear who should be responsible for the damages.

A Santa Clara retiree is losing out on thousands of dollars a month in rental income because of a sink hole beneath his townhome. The problem stems from a water well, but it's not clear who should be responsible for the damages.

Rental scams linked to fake ads targeting millennials

Rental scams linked to fake ads targeting millennials

The study, released Tuesday by the Better Business Bureau, found that bogus listings were seen by 43% of people looking for long-term housing or vacation rentals.

The study, released Tuesday by the Better Business Bureau, found that bogus listings were seen by 43% of people looking for long-term housing or vacation rentals.