California’s local rent control regimes have survived constitutional challenges in large part because of one safety valve: no matter how tight the cap, the owner keeps the right to petition for a fair return on their property. Strip that right out, and a rent ceiling starts to look like an unconstitutional taking of private property.…
If you own a rental home in California, timing can make a major difference in how fast your property rents, how much rent you can charge, and the quality of tenants you attract. Many landlords focus on pricing and upgrades, but overlook one of the most powerful tools available: seasonality. In this guide, we’ll break down the best…
In the past, most people moved in the springs and summers, while the fall and winter months typically saw the opposite. Rents tended to follow the seasonal upticks and downturns depending on the activity in the market among those looking for new homes. Highlights of the Report: The rental market has long been governed by…
22.2 million renter households – 51.8% of all renter households in the U.S. – are considered cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of their monthly income on rent. 11.2 million spend more than half of income on rent, making them severely cost-burdened. The national cost burden rate increased meaningfully from 2019 to 2022, erasing years of…
More than two years of declining rents are sparking moving plans for many renters to gain space, save money or explore a new area, according to a new report from Realtor.com. Rent prices fell year over year for the 25th consecutive month in August, while also registering the first month-over-month drop since March 2025, signaling…
Softer rental and for-sale markets give prospective buyers and renters more bargaining power. Competition for rentals cooled off faster than usual in May giving prospective renters more negotiating power. Early June is when rental activity — listing views, rental applications and inquiries to property managers — typically peaks on the Zillow platform. Rent growth is…
California voters [headed] to the polls in November, and among the many decisions they [made] was determining the future of rent control across the state. This will mark the third time since 2018 that voters rejected this proposition, with all three efforts having failed to achieve the necessary majority. Apartment Growth Here’s a look at…
California voters [headed] to the polls in November, and among the many decisions they [made] was determining the future of rent control across the state. This will mark the third time since 2018 that voters rejected this proposition, with all three efforts having failed to achieve the necessary majority. Apartment Growth Here’s a look at…
You’ll want to remember to mark your calendars for AOA’s FREE in-person seminar: “Conflict Resolution Skills for Housing Providers”, coming in March. This in-person event will be held on Thursday, March 14th in the Community Room at the Mission Valley Library! Register online by visiting AOAUSA.COM. Click on the “Seminars” tab and find the event…
As we look ahead to 2024, the rental market landscape is showing signs of significant change. After a period of rapid growth and high rental prices, here’s what experts are predicting for the upcoming year: Market Cooling More than two-thirds of the nation’s largest cities have experienced a cooldown, with negative year-over-year growth. This marks…