The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday announced that it will not weigh in on two cases challenging rent control and eviction laws in New York and California. The lead case,…
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Del Norte County’s state of emergency, linked to the Smith River Complex Fire and the associated rent increase caps, expired on Sept. 28. Similarly, the Happy Camp Complex Fire’s state…
California has announced new insurance reforms aimed at improving market conditions for consumers who’ve seen insurance options dwindle in recent months. In a Sept. 21, press release, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo…
Los Angeles’ Emergency Renters Assistance Program is on the brink of its application deadline. Designed for low-income tenants who have accrued rent debt due to COVID-19, the window to apply…
High winds, dry vegetation, and low humidity continue to elevate the risk and frequency of major wildfires across California. When these weather conditions occur in combination, your electric utility may need…
States of emergency related to Tropical Storm Hilary, along with accompanying caps on rent increases, expired in 11 California counties on Monday, Sept. 18: Fresno, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles,…
Low-income tenants who are behind on their rent due to COVID-19 or other factors may qualify for rental assistance under a newly launched program in the city of Los Angeles.…
The Concord City Council on Tuesday set initial parameters for a strict rent control ordinance that would cap rent increases at a fraction of the inflation rate. The council also…
In the final days of this year’s legislative session, the California Apartment Association has secured further pivotal changes to a bill that initially sought stricter eviction limitations and harsher rent…
California legislation that would limit security deposits to one month’s rent for both furnished and unfurnished units is now on the governor’s desk. AB 12 by Assemblyman Matt Haney, D-San…