The deadline for Los Angeles tenants to pay back rent accrued during much of the COVID-19 pandemic has passed, and the city is taking measures to ensure tenants stay housed…
Author: Mike Nemeth
The Antioch City Council granted preliminary approval Tuesday to an “anti-harassment” ordinance that will bring new fines, criminal penalties, and restrictions on common property management practices. In the coming weeks,…
The San Diego City Council unanimously passed an ordinance earlier this month that will require lease agreements within the city to include notice of tenants’ rights to operate daycare facilities…
A statewide anti-housing measure that could bring extreme forms of rent control back to California has officially qualified for the Nov. 5, 2024, general election ballot. The measure, backed by…
After having scrutinized hidden costs in areas such as concert ticketing and airlines, President Biden is now focusing on the rental housing market. The spotlight is on issues such as…
Sacramento’s rental housing sector is contending with potential policy shifts, including “anti-harassment” legislation for tenants, local rent control amendments, and a possible vacancy tax on unoccupied rental units. These…
The California Apartment Association has expressed its continued support for a bill aimed at protecting property owners from unauthorized individuals who trespass at the property. A little-known law found at…
Legislation aimed at providing safe storage of personal electric bikes and scooters in rental units is making progress through the California state Legislature, with critical safety measures secured by the…
Over the objections of the California Apartment Association, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously agreed to create a program designed to supply taxpayer-funded lawyers to renters…
A bill that would have mandated landlords to comprehensively disclose all fees and charges in rental property advertisements will not proceed further in 2023. Authored by Sen. Caroline Menjivar, D-Van…