You can now add two more to the ever-growing list of cities incorporating their own rent control ordinances. Pomona’s Urgency Ordinance On August 1st, the Pomona City Council adopted a rent control ordinance with just cause eviction requirements and a rent increase cap. It is effective immediately, but a permanent version of the ordinance is…
DetailsThe Supreme Court has declined to hear a case from New York state that had the potential to upend rent control laws not only in that state but nationwide. The case was a challenge to New York’s Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019. The plaintiffs, the Community Housing Improvement Program and the Rent Stabilization…
DetailsWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom signs an extensive housing package consisting of 56 bills to help address California’s decades-in-the-making housing crisis by simplifying and expediting the construction of new housing, protecting tenants, and keeping housing affordable. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed 56 bills into law that incentivize and reduce…
DetailsIt is imperative to stay updated on local regulations and seek legal counsel, when necessary, to ensure that occupancy policies are fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory. Moreover, proactive communication, clear guidelines, and ongoing training will ensure that every staff member will maintain compliance. Q: Is there an occupancy limit law that housing providers have to…
DetailsIn the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, innovative approaches to buying and selling properties have become the cornerstones of successful transactions. One such approach that has gained significant traction is seller financing. Gone are the days when conventional bank mortgages were the only route to property ownership. Seller financing, a method where the seller takes…
DetailsAOA Magazine Contributor Receives Accolades! Dear Jeff and AOA: I hope the email finds you well. I wanted to share with you that I get lots of great feedback from members about my articles, and this morning I received an email that highlights the positive impact that the AOA magazine has on the apartment industry.…
DetailsAs we all know, inflation has climbed higher than expected in the last year. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) spiked to an annual rate of 9.1% in June of last year, the largest monthly increase in over 40 years. While the CPI has come down considerably since the peak in the summer of 2022, it…
DetailsBelow are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by eviction attorney Dennis Block. Question One: I have a tenant who recently died while inside the apartment unit. This tenant had a live-in caretaker. In the last few months this caretaker would be the one who would…
DetailsIt is imperative to stay updated on local regulations and seek legal counsel, when necessary, to ensure that occupancy policies are fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory. Moreover, proactive communication, clear guidelines, and ongoing training will ensure that every staff member will maintain compliance. Q: Is there an occupancy limit law that housing providers have to follow?…
DetailsThe belief that housing is a human right may go from the philosophical roundtable to the State Legislature to the ballot box and into the California Constitution if former supervisor and current Assemblyman, Matt Haney has his way. What Does “Housing is a Human Right“ Mean? In March of this year, Assemblyman Haney introduced Assembly Constitutional…
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