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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…

California’s AB-2347, passed at the end of September and taking effect on January 1, 2025, introduces a significant challenge for landlords across the state. Under this new law, tenants will have 10 business days to respond to an eviction notice, effectively doubling the current 5-day window. This extension excludes weekends and court…

On September 16th, Pomona City Council approved a new Anti-Harassment Ordinance aimed at addressing tenant harassment. Unfortunately, this ordinance was rushed through as an “urgency” measure and is now in effect. The ordinance exclusively protects tenants, leaving landlords vulnerable to accusations of harassment for even routine interactions. Below, we break down the…