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A 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

On 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.

The California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) projects a 10.5% increase in home sales and a 4.6% rise in median home prices in 2025. Lower mortgage rates and improved housing supply will encourage more buyers and sellers to enter the market, dri

As of January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill 2493 is now in effect, imposing strict regulations on application fees for tenants. These new rules create significant challenges for landlords and property managers. Key Provisions of AB 2493 To charge an application fee, landlords mu

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, sin

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 microenterpris

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 imme

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

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