A bill in the California Legislature would limit the ability of rental housing providers to charge fees on everything from pet ownership to parking spaces. SB 381 by Sen. Aisha…
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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…
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…
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Personal Micromobility Devices at Residential Rental Properties
Recent fires caused by the charging of lithium-ion batteries have caused some landlords to prohibit the charging of personal micromobility devices such as e-bikes and scooters at the property. The…
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…
