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On December 31, 2025, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a new emergency declaration in response to the severe winter storm that impacted the region in late December. The declaration immediately extended the County’s ongoing emergency status and continued enforcement of anti-price gouging protections across all rental housing types, including…

As we welcome 2026, the City of Alhambra has adopted a sweeping new ordinance that significantly impacts property owners, landlords, and renters. The regulation bans smoking in all multifamily residential properties with three or more units. Passed unanimously by the City Council, the ordinance is part of a broader public health initiative…

On November 18, 2025, the Santa Monica City Council passed a unanimous vote requiring all rental properties—including single-family homes, condos, and ADUs—to register with the city starting January 1, 2026. The law covers both stabilized and non-stabilized units and introduces strict compliance rules. Key Impacts for Property Owners Registration is MandatoryAll landlords…