SB 611, introduced by Senator Caroline Menjivar, is a bill currently awaiting a vote on the Senate Floor in California. If passed, the bill would require landlords to include all fees and charges associated with rental properties in their advertisements. This includes monthly costs, fees, deposits, and one-time charges such as security deposits and application ..Read More

Attention Landlords The City of Los Angeles has implemented COVID-19 renter protections to help alleviate the financial burden faced by tenants during the pandemic. These protections were put into effect on March 30, 2020, and remain in place as of December 2021. One of the key provisions of these renter protections is the prohibition of ..Read More

Assembly Bill 12 proposes a regulation that aims to restrict security deposits to a maximum of one month’s rent, irrespective of the furnishing status of a rental unit. In the event of the bill’s successful passage and subsequent endorsement by Governor Gavin Newsom, California would join the ranks of twelve states implementing such limitations on ..Read More

Eventually, it happens. Landlords often come across their first troublesome tenant, resulting in an eviction. Unfortunately, this occurrence tends to be more common in the early years of their landlord journey. It is precisely at a time when they have limited extra cash flow and hold the greatest faith in humanity. It is not to ..Read More

Los Angeles County’s eviction protections for tenants unable to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic expired two months ago, resulting in a growing number of eviction cases. Recent data indicates that eviction filings in March reached the highest levels for that month since 2015. Since April, when the county’s COVID-19 protections ended, eviction attorneys ..Read More

Assisting our fellow citizens stands as a fundamental pillar of American society. Whenever feasible, we strive to discover means to alleviate the challenges faced by those in our vicinity. This inclination is why numerous individuals find themselves drawn towards endorsing policies like “rent control,” as it promises stability in housing costs, which appears to be ..Read More

According to officials, the city council of Alhambra has given its approval to two “Tenant Protection Ordinances.” These ordinances were passed during the council’s meeting on May 22. They entail a temporary moratorium, which prevents landlords from evicting tenants under specific conditions in order to carry out remodeling activities. Following input from property owners and ..Read More

If you find yourself feeling frustrated by the constant pursuit of improving renter retention, perhaps all you need are a few straightforward renter engagement strategies to enhance resident satisfaction, foster positive property reviews, and create the vibrant apartment community you desire. Encouragingly, the overall level of resident satisfaction is generally quite high. In fact, the ..Read More

Assembly Bill 3088 (AB 3088) is a legislation known as the “Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020.” It was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2020 and took effect immediately. AB 3088 was enacted in response to the economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and aimed to ..Read More

A mere few years ago, approximately one out of every four residences constructed in Los Angeles was an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). These units are widely regarded as a mutually beneficial solution to tackle the housing crisis in LA. Not only do they provide housing for those in need, but homeowners who build ADUs can ..Read More