In a recent decision, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed a proposal to establish a “safe maximum temperature threshold” for residential units. This new regulation mandates rental properties…
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Industry Insights
California Energy Commission Benchmarking and Public Disclosure (AB 802)
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Residential Rental Property
Hazardous Waste: Household Materials
Oakland’s Communications Service Provider Choice Ordinance
Plumbing Fixtures: Retrofits
Telecommunications and Satellite Dishes
Telephone Wiring and Fees
Utility Service Bills: Tenant Responsibility
Water Submeters and Rental Property
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Mountain View’s Rental Housing Committee decided last week to phase out the use of Ratio Utility Billing Systems, or RUBS, for calculating utility costs in the city’s rent-controlled housing. This…
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…
The city of Los Angeles is exploring policies that together would further regulate the use of ratio utility billing systems (RUBS) and provide publicly funded legal counsel for tenants facing…
The West Hollywood City Council on Monday granted preliminary approval to several housing regulations opposed by the California Apartment Association. The following are among the most concerning changes:
If you have been listening to the news here in California, you’ve likely heard something about a drought. The fact is the state is at its driest since its top…