Landlords in the city of Los Angeles with properties not covered by the city’s rent control law should prepare to comply with updated processes and a new annual fee, as…
Fees and Charges
FAQs
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A Resident pays the back rent with a check after receipt of a Three-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit, the check does not clear the bank, do I have to attempt to re-deposit the check, or issue a new Three-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit, requiring payment by money order? What are my options?
What is the maximum amount or percentage an owner can charge as a late fee when a resident is late in paying rent?
When counting the number of days for a 3-, 30-, or 60-day notice, do I count the day of service?
In the News
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The Los Angeles City Council on Nov. 5 voted unanimously to impose a $31.05 annual fee per rental unit on properties not covered by the city’s rent control law. The…
San Jose landlords who own non-rent-controlled properties will see a credit on their next billing statement after the city mistakenly overcharged them this year. This credit applies only to those…
Despite opposition from the California Apartment Association and local property owners, the Palo Alto City Council voted this week to implement a mandatory rental registry. The ordinance, approved on a…
The Federal Trade Commission this month introduced a proposed rule targeting the elimination of “hidden fees,” with potential impacts on the rental housing industry. The measure, announced Oct. 11 and…
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…
A bill demanding that all fees and other charges be listed in rental property advertisements advanced from the California Senate this week. SB 611 by Sen. Caroline Menjivar, D-Van Nuys,…
The California Apartment Association has voiced strong opposition to a proposal that would drastically increase fees on tens of thousands of rental housing providers in San Jose, a change driven…
The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday raised the annual apartment inspection fee by nearly 60% but agreed to review some cost-saving ideas from CAA that could render such a…
