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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…

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…