Recology’s proposed rate hike for refuse collection was a major topic of discussion at our April members’ meeting. Paul Giusti, Recology’s Community and Government Affairs Manager, explained the proposed refuse collection rate increase; 16.5 in year one, 5% in year two and 0.6% in year three – (a total increase of 22.1% over the next…
DetailsQuestion One: My property insurance policy states that no Pit Bulls or German Shepherds may be maintained on the premises. The presence of those breeds would void or cancel my policy. Can I use this as a valid excuse not to accept those breeds, including service and emotional support animals?
With the ever-changing rent control regulations and the new state and federal laws, what is the best way for a landlord to stay informed and keep up-to-date? How can you make sure you are not following outdated rules and regulations or using obsolete rental forms? AOA has your solution and all you simply have to…
DetailsIf you’re investing in a second home, we’ve gathered some insurance basics that will help you make the best buying decision when it comes to determining insurability and estimating your ongoing cost of ownership.
The below letter was sent to the Hon. Adam Gray, the Hon. Jim Cooper, the Hon. Rudy Salas and the Hon. Patrick O’Donnell. Dear Friends: There are probably several hundred thousand small family apartment owners in California. Most of the older, affordable rental units are under rent control. In cities like West Hollywood, Santa Monica,…
DetailsYou’re out at a restaurant having dinner with several of your friends. The drinks are flowing, the conversation is engaging, and the food couldn’t be better. It’s a great time until the bill comes. The mood quickly changes as everyone tries to figure out how much money to pony up. Someone suggests splitting the check…
DetailsSome Housing Providers Will Be Paying 100% More!!! Shame on You, Los Angeles City Council! Do you know that some housing providers have already received notices from their new City appointed trash haulers that their rates will be increased by at least 100%?! You should know it – you passed this outrageous law! …
DetailsRental Property Owners today face many risks and exposures and they are not aware of what they are covered for. Many are not covered for what they should be and that accounts for millions of dollars in uninsured claims each and every year. This is why it’s so important for rental owners to have a…
DetailsA version of this article by Dr. Steve Sjuggerud first appeared on March 24th in the Daily Wealth Premium, published by Stansberry & Associates Investment Research, an independent investment research firm. You can visit them at www.stansberryresearch.com. “Everyone here says Los Angeles is in a housing bubble,” my friend in L.A. said to me this…
DetailsPresident Trump’s Economic Plan to Reach 3-4% GDP Growth I get the impression that many (if not most) Americans don’t understand what Donald Trump’s economic plan is. That’s understandable since Mr. Trump said many different things about his economic plan during the campaign. The questions that we as investors need to answer are three-fold: 1)…
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