T’was the eve before Christmas and all through the night, I tossed and I turned and then turned on the light. That building I purchased, a trade-up indeed, That big box with windows and tenants in need. I picked up my list and I checked it out twice, Ms. Smith called again, she keeps seeing…
AOA PAC is on the front lines defending property rights and empowering housing providers across California. We’re pushing back against harmful legislation and advocating for fair treatment for rental property owners. Join us on January 10th at the Torrance Marriott for the AOA PAC Luncheon featuring L.A. District Attorney Nathan Hochman, as we discuss how…
After January 1, 2027, gas-fired water heaters will no longer be available for sale or installation in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. After January 1, 2029, the same will apply to gas furnaces. After those dates, only zero-NOx emissions electric water heaters and furnaces will be available for sale. However, the rule does not…
Huntington Beach has long prided itself on being a charter city, empowered to self-govern and set its own rules on local matters. But just as state rent control laws have already stripped housing providers of their ability to run their businesses freely, Sacramento’s reach now extends even further – undermining cities themselves and their right…
Preparing (hardening) your home for wildfire involves understanding the risks and taking proactive steps. Your home can be threatened by: Direct flames: Typically coming from a wildfire or a neighboring house Radiant heat: Typically coming from nearby burning objects Flying embers: Embers can be particularly destructive – capable of igniting homes up to a mile…
To the Editor: LA’s Government Isn’t Fixing the Housing Problem, They’re Causing the Housing Problem LA Times staff writer Roger Vincent’s recent article on why developers aren’t building in Los Angeles misses the real issue (“Almost no one is building new apartments in Los Angeles. Here’s why,”). Let’s stop pretending most of our politicians care…
Californians have been having some version of this property tax fight for nearly half a century. In 1978, voters passed Proposition 13, which capped property taxes and put strict limits on local and state governments’ ability to raise revenue. Defending, rolling back, and revising those limits in court battles and subsequent state ballot measure campaigns…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question 1: Can I ban guns from my property? Answer 1: Interesting question, and I think it’s the first time I’ve gotten it. The question of whether a landlord can legally prohibit firearms…
When it comes to rental property ownership, one of the most important decisions a landlord will make is whether to self-manage their property or hire a professional property management company. Each path comes with distinct advantages and challenges, and what works best depends on your goals, experience, and the amount of time you can dedicate…
Mobility is steadily falling: In the 1900s, nearly one in three Americans moved each year. Then, by the 1960s, it was one in five. In 2024, only about one in nine people changed residences. A historic low: Last year, only 11% of the entire population relocated nationwide as Americans move less and less. Few…