Apartment owners in Los Angeles, long burdened by rising trash bills and limited service options, may see relief ahead as the city moves forward with plans to rebid its waste…
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The Los Angeles City Council has introduced a proposal to establish a maximum indoor temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit for all rental housing units in the city. The motion, modeled…
The California Apartment Association has asked a federal court to block a rule set for Jan. 1, 2026, that would ban gas-fired water heaters and boilers in new buildings in…
To help rental housing providers comply with San Diego’s recently adopted Residential Tenant Utility Fees Ordinance, which took effect Aug. 17, 2025, the California Apartment Association has developed resources tailored…
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San Diego’s Residential Tenant Utility Fees Ordinance
On July 15, 2025, the San Diego City Council voted to adopt an ordinance, titled the Residential Tenant Utility Fees ordinance (the ordinance), the regulates how landlords pass-through city-provided utility…
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Forms SD-016
City of San Diego Utility Fee Disclosure Addendum (For use when charging for City-provided utilities)
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Forms SD-017
Notice of San Diego Residential Tenant Utility Fees Ordinance (For use with units with existing City-provided utility charges)
Recent ruling a setback, not end of the road Sometimes in litigation, the opening round doesn’t go your way. That’s what happened last month, when a federal district court ruled…
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an ordinance requiring all habitable rental units to maintain indoor temperatures of no more than 82 degrees Fahrenheit. The measure,…
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is set to vote Tuesday, Aug. 5, on an ordinance that would require all habitable rental units to maintain indoor temperatures of no…
