On June 4th, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors made their decision on what rent increases will be next year. The current 4% cap was extended through December 31, 2024. Assuming the ordinance passes the required second vote, beginning in January, rent increases for apartments subject to unincorporated LA County rent control will be…
On May 4, 2021, the San Diego Board of Supervisors exercised their police powers and enacted a new moratorium to prohibit certain residential evictions. Pursuant to the current state law, tenants throughout the State of California cannot be evicted for nonpayment of rent related to COVID-19 at least until June 30, 2021, this includes unpaid…
Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA) In the words of Rahm Emanuel, politicians should never let a crisis go to waste – even when they’re fake. In 2025, Santa Clara County supervisors pushed a sales tax measure citing the Medicaid cuts in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act as a…
In the words of Rahm Emanuel, politicians should never let a crisis go to waste – even when they’re fake. In 2025, Santa Clara County supervisors pushed a sales tax measure citing the Medicaid cuts in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act as a fiscal emergency requiring immediate voter action. The ploy worked. Voters…
The word steward has a variety of meanings. In faith communities, stewardship means exercising prudence and thoughtful oversight of the financial resources of a place of worship. In the business world, a steward is someone who has the responsibility to manage another’s assets with a legal, moral and ethical obligation to act in the best…
AB 2801 -Changes to Security Deposit Law – Photograph Requirements California Assembly Bill 2801 now requires property owners to provide photographic evidence, if withholding part of a renter’s security deposit for repairs or cleaning. AT MOVE-OUT Beginning April 1, 2025, property owners must take photographs of the unit: Within a reasonable time after possession of…
California wildfire rebuilding restrictions are creating new legal battles as property owners face bureaucratic hurdles in the wake of devastating fires. We are all sadly aware of the deadly fires that ripped through the coastal Los Angeles community of Pacific Palisades and through Altadena at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Schools, businesses,…
In response to the widespread economic fallout from recent wildfires, Los Angeles County enacted a resolution that establishes clear county wildfire tenant protections. This measure defines eligibility, outlines timelines for repayment, and provides legal guidance for both landlords and tenants affected by wildfire-related income loss. NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY…
At the City Council meeting on Friday, item #13 failed to receive the needed votes. However, they will meet again this Tuesday (Feb. 18th) to discuss it further (Item #33). Additionally, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday (Item #9) to vote on a year-long eviction moratorium. Please continue to contact your…
One in every four people in Los Angeles County owns a dog or a cat, according to local officials. But those furry friends are not welcome in some apartments because many landlords ban pets. Under a new proposal by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, those restrictions could soon go away for many renters. The…