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Recent wildfires have brought renewed attention to California’s price gouging laws, particularly in Los Angeles County. Penal Code 396(e) imposes strict limits on rental price increases during a declared state of emergency, creating significant implications for landlords. What Does Penal Code 396(e) State? When a state of emergency is declared by the…

The California Legislature is considering a pivotal new bill with potential wide-reaching implications for Los Angeles County landlords. Assembly Bill 246, introduced by Governor Gavin Newsom, is set for a vote in the Assembly on February 15, 2025. This proposed legislation introduces a temporary, more restrictive version of Proposition 33 aimed exclusively…

The City of Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) issued its 2025 Annual Bill for rental units earlier this month, and it includes the new Just Cause Ordinance (JCO) fee of $31.05 per unit. This fee applies to all non-RSO rental units in the City of Los Angeles and was due on January…