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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…

On November 17, 2025, the City Council of Pomona, California, voted to adopt a permanent Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Ordinance, which replaces the earlier temporary urgency ordinances and takes effect January 1, 2026. The vote passed with a 5‑1 Council majority. AAGLA+1 What the New Ordinance Changes Annual Rent Increase CapThe…

The City of Los Angeles has officially set the rent adjustment limits for residential properties under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. This announcement is especially relevant to landlords who own properties built on or before October 1, 1978, located…