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On November 5, 2024, the Los Angeles City Council passed a sweeping compliance program affecting all non-RSO property owners in the city. Under this new ordinance, owners of properties not covered by the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO)—including multifamily buildings constructed after 1978, single-family homes, condominiums, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and Junior ADUs—must…

Navigating California’s SB 1103: What Commercial Landlords Need to Know Starting January 1, 2025, California’s SB 1103 introduces strict compliance measures for commercial landlords renting to “Qualified Commercial Tenants” (QCTs). These tenants include certain microenterprises, small restaurants, and nonprofits, each subject to unique protections. For landlords, these new rules mean immediate adjustments…

Burbank’s Rent Control Proposal: A Threat to Small Property Owners At the October 15th meeting, the Burbank City Council discussed a potential rent cap of 60% of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and explored the costly creation of a rental registry. These proposals would place immense pressure on small, mom-and-pop landlords, limiting…