Tag: property management
Los Angeles Committee Reviews Proposed RUBS Ban for Rental Housing
June 9, 2026 0 CommentFor many Los Angeles housing providers, utility cost allocation is a routine part of property operations. In older multifamily buildings where individual utility meters are unavailable, Ratio Utility Billing Systems (“RUBS”) have become a common method of allocating shared utility expenses among residents. That long-standing practice recently became the subject of discussion…
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California Price Gouging Laws: Key Exceptions for Landlords
January 27, 2025 0 CommentRecent wildfires have brought renewed attention to California’s price gouging laws, particularly in Los Angeles County. Penal Code 396(e) imposes strict limits on rental price increases during a declared state of emergency, creating significant implications for landlords. Los Angeles landlords and California property owners should review these obligations carefully and consult qualified…
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Legislative Spotlight: What Landlords Need to Know About AB 246
January 22, 2025 0 CommentThe California Legislature is considering a pivotal new bill with potential wide-reaching implications for Los Angeles County landlords. Assembly Bill 246, introduced by Governor Gavin Newsom, is set for a vote in the Assembly on February 15, 2025. This proposed legislation introduces a temporary, more restrictive version of Proposition 33 aimed exclusively…
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Property Management Insights with Ari Chazanas
May 1, 2024 0 CommentLandlords & Tenants: What to Know and How to Win with Niv Davidovich, Episode 1 In this inaugural episode of Landlords & Tenants, Niv Davidovich speaks with Ari Chazanas, President of Lotus West Properties, a leading property management firm based in Los Angeles. Lotus West specializes in managing rent-controlled properties in West…
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