Ellis: Ellis Act evictions have increased over time. Courtesy image Overview: The Rent Control Board wants landlords who evict tenants to actually leave the rental market when they use a state law to remove renters from rent controlled properties The Rent Control Board (RCB) wants landlords who evict tenants using a state law to adhere…
The complaint alleges Los Angeles officials have failed to maintain public safety and ignored the security and wellbeing of low-income and immigrant families. LOS ANGELES, CA –[In October], Larson LLP filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles for failing to maintain public safety and order in and around a city-controlled alley adjacent to a…
Hardest-to-rent markets: San Diego, Central Coast, Orange County ”Survey says” looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations while noting these grades are best seen as a mix of artful interpretation and data. Buzz: Three California coastal markets are the hardest spots in the state to find an apartment while two Bay Area markets are…
You can now add two more to the ever-growing list of cities incorporating their own rent control ordinances. Pomona’s Urgency Ordinance On August 1st, the Pomona City Council adopted a rent control ordinance with just cause eviction requirements and a rent increase cap. It is effective immediately, but a permanent version of the ordinance is…
The Supreme Court has declined to hear a case from New York state that had the potential to upend rent control laws not only in that state but nationwide. The case was a challenge to New York’s Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019. The plaintiffs, the Community Housing Improvement Program and the Rent Stabilization…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom signs an extensive housing package consisting of 56 bills to help address California’s decades-in-the-making housing crisis by simplifying and expediting the construction of new housing, protecting tenants, and keeping housing affordable. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed 56 bills into law that incentivize and reduce…
It is imperative to stay updated on local regulations and seek legal counsel, when necessary, to ensure that occupancy policies are fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory. Moreover, proactive communication, clear guidelines, and ongoing training will ensure that every staff member will maintain compliance. Q: Is there an occupancy limit law that housing providers have to…
In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, innovative approaches to buying and selling properties have become the cornerstones of successful transactions. One such approach that has gained significant traction is seller financing. Gone are the days when conventional bank mortgages were the only route to property ownership. Seller financing, a method where the seller takes…
AOA Magazine Contributor Receives Accolades! Dear Jeff and AOA: I hope the email finds you well. I wanted to share with you that I get lots of great feedback from members about my articles, and this morning I received an email that highlights the positive impact that the AOA magazine has on the apartment industry.…
As we all know, inflation has climbed higher than expected in the last year. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) spiked to an annual rate of 9.1% in June of last year, the largest monthly increase in over 40 years. While the CPI has come down considerably since the peak in the summer of 2022, it…