Category : Landlords and Tenants
Proposed Rent Control Expansion Does Not Advance
January 22, 2026 0 CommentA proposed expansion of California’s rent control framework will not move forward this legislative session after failing to advance out of committee. The measure, AB 1157, pr
Read MoreL.A. County Declares Ongoing Emergency Following December Storm
January 21, 2026 0 CommentOn December 31, 2025, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a new emergency declaration in response to the severe winter storm that impacted the region in late December.
Read MoreSmoking Now Banned in Alhambra Multifamily Properties
January 16, 2026 0 CommentAs 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
Read MoreSanta Monica Mandates Rental Registration for All Housing Types, Effective 2026
December 11, 2025 0 CommentOn November 18, 2025, the Santa Monica City Council passed a unanimous vote requiring all rental properties—
Read MorePomona Approves Permanent Rent Stabilization Ordinance Affecting Property Owners
December 11, 2025 0 CommentOn November 17, 2025, the City Council of Pomona, California, voted to adopt a permanent Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Ordinance, which replaces the earlier
Read MoreLos Angeles Rent Increase 2025: New Limits for RSO Properties
October 2, 2025 0 CommentThe City of Los Angeles has officially set the rent adjustment limits for residential properties under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending
Read MoreFederal Court Decision Reshapes Arbitration Clauses in California Leases
October 2, 2025 0 CommentA recent ruling from the U.S. District Court in San Diego has significantly altered the legal footing of arbitration clauses in California residential leases. The case, Brooks v. Greystar Real Estate Partners, ruled by Judg
Read MoreAB 1482 Rent Increase Limits for 2025–2026: Guidance for California Property Owners
May 22, 2025 0 CommentCalifornia’s Tenant Protection Act (AB
Read MoreLos Angeles’ New Right to Counsel Ordinance: What Property Owners Need to Know
May 8, 2025 0 CommentOn April 1,
Read MoreAB 246 Overhauled: New Limits on Evictions Tied to Social Security Delays
May 6, 2025 0 CommentAB 246 has undergone a complete transformation. Initially introduced to address rent hikes during wildfire emergencies, the legislation has been rewritten to offer eviction protections to tenants facing Social Security payment delays. This shift in scope b
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