This Industry Insight only covers the provisions of the L.A. County eviction moratorium and rent freeze in effect as of July 1, 2022. For a historical review of the moratorium…
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L.A. County’s eviction moratorium has undergone many amendments since its original enactment in March 2020. This paper discusses the historical evolution of the county’s moratorium and its previous versions that…
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Megan’s Law: Registered Sex Offenders and the Impact on the Rental Housing Industry
In 1990, eleven-year-old Jacob Wetterling disappeared at the hands of an armed gunman, never to be seen again. His mother and father thereafter began a national campaign to encourage laws…
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Methamphetamine Labs in Rental Housing
Methamphetamine or meth production continues to rise in California. The labs used to manufacture the highly addictive substance create extremely volatile situations and leave behind a wake of highly toxic…
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Military Personnel: Renting to Military Personnel
In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, thousands of American service men and women were called to active duty by…
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Month-to-Month Tenancies: Changing the Terms
If the owner changes the terms of a month-to-month tenancy (such as changes to a pet policy or laundry room use), the owner must provide the tenant with written notice.…
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Oakland Rent Adjustment Program v. AB 1482
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Oakland’s Just Cause for Eviction and Uniform Residential Tenant Relocation Ordinances
On November 5, 2002, Oakland voters passed the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance (Measure EE) which imposed “just cause” requirements on evictions, and the law has been amended from time…
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Oakland’s Communications Service Provider Choice Ordinance
On October 19, 2021, the Oakland City Council adopted the Communications Service Provider Choice Ordinance (Oakland Municipal Code, Chapter 8.66). The ordinance is intended to allow renters to choose the…
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Oakland’s Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance
On February 4, 2020, the Oakland City Council adopted the Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance. The Ordinance is intended to remove barriers to and expand access to housing for…
