California housing providers are accustomed to bad news coming out of Sacramento. Every legislative session seems to bring a fresh wave of proposals aimed at expanding tenant protections, restricting property rights, or imposing new obligations on landlords. 2026 will be no exception. While some measures continue to advance through the legislative process, lawmakers also rejected…
For property managers, landlords, and HOA boards, few maintenance complaints generate as much concern as mold. What begins as a routine tenant report can quickly evolve into a costly dispute involving inspectors, attorneys, insurance carriers, contractors, and claims specialists. In many cases, legitimate moisture problems require prompt attention and professional remediation. However, experienced property owners…
Why Co-Insurance Is So Important – and So Misunderstood Ask most apartment owners what their deductible is, and they’ll answer instantly. Ask them what their co-insurance percentage is – or what happens if their building limit doesn’t satisfy it – and the room usually goes quiet. That’s a problem, because co-insurance is one of the…
Mark your calendar for one of the biggest events of the year for rental property owners and managers: AOA’s FREE “Million Dollar” Trade Show and Landlording Conference returns to the Long Beach Convention Center on Wednesday, August 19th! This one-day event is packed with opportunities: expert-led seminars, valuable giveaways, and more than 150 vendors showcasing…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California and Orange County rent control laws, followed by answers provided by eviction attorney Dennis Block. Question One: My property is subject to Statewide Rent Control (AB 1482). What is the permissible rent increase at this time? My property is located in Torrance. Answer One:…
Thank you for standing with us in the fight to protect Proposition 13 and pass Prop 43, The Local Taxpayer Protection Act, restoring Californians’ right to vote on local taxes! We’re excited to share that the coalition has a brand-new website, YesOnProp43.com, built to serve as your one-stop resource as we head into the November…
If you own rental property, you have probably noticed something uncomfortable over the past few years. Utility costs keep climbing. Water rates, electricity, gas, and municipal fees are all trending upward, and for landlords who absorb those costs directly, every increase hits the bottom line without warning. This is not a temporary trend. According to…
In California, asking five multifamily investors where the market is headed usually gets you six different predictions. Somewhere between the traffic reports, earthquake discussions, and debates about whether rents will rise or fall by up to 10%, it is easy to believe success in multifamily investing comes down to timing everything perfectly. But the multifamily…
California policymakers frequently speak about affordable housing, expanding housing opportunities, and preserving the American Dream. Yet while pursuing these goals, Government continues to pull the wrong lever. Restrictions Aren’t Solutions If the objective is to increase housing availability and improve affordability, public policy should encourage investment in housing. Instead, policymakers have increasingly responded to…
For many long-time real estate investors, one of the biggest challenges is deciding when it’s the right time to reposition an asset. That was exactly the situation the Lacey family found themselves in. The Laceys had owned a multifamily property for many years. The investment had performed well and generated steady income, but over time,…