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The challenges facing Southern California housing involve both public policy and the economics of development. Approval hurdles, borrowing costs and construction expenses were among the topics discussed at The Real Deal’s recent multifamily roundtable in Los Angeles. Hosted in partnership with Amazon Key at Mother Wolf, the event brought together leaders from…

Effective September 5, 2026, Alhambra Ordinance No. O2M26-4861 increases the required relocation assistance for certain no-fault evictions from one month’s rent to three months’ rent. The new requirement may apply to certain tenancies covered by California’s Tenant Protection Act, and it creates an important new compliance consideration for landlords and property managers…

New Los Angeles Area Limit Effective August 1, 2026 Each year, the allowable rent increase under California’s Tenant Protection Act, commonly known as AB 1482, is adjusted based on changes in the cost of living. For rental properties in the Los Angeles area that are subject to AB 1482, the annual rent…