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…
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…
To streamline the tenant selection process, most professional property management companies have written a written qualification criteria list that they share with prospective tenants. Additionally, written qualification criteria helps dissuade unqualified applicants, saving time for both parties. With clear criteria, applicants with disqualifying factors are more likely to seek housing elsewhere, while you spend your…
You’ll want to remember to mark your calendars for the big “Million Dollar Trade Show and Landlording Conference” next month. The big show will be held on Wednesday, March 20th at the Los Angeles Convention Center in West Hall A! You’ll meet vendors galore with new products and services; you can attend FREE landlording seminars…
Welcome to the August 2023 Apartment List National Rent Report. The rental market hit a big milestone this month, as national rent growth is finally negative year-over-year. This means that on average across the nation, apartments today are renting for less than they did one year ago. This marks a major deceleration from recent years, when annual…
Landlords are required to register rental units pursuant to the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Effective November 18, 2022, the City of Santa Ana enacted the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance (“Ordinance”) to regulate rent increases and evictions for certain rental properties and mobilehome spaces. Under the…
Most renters know securing housing isn’t as simple as finding the perfect place. California’s renters must save up thousands of dollars to provide security deposits that can legally be as much as two months’ rent, or three months’ for furnished units. Add in the requirement that renters put up the first month’s rent before they can…
Rent control policies have long been a topic of debate, with proponents arguing for tenant protection and affordable housing, while opponents claim rent control has the opposite effect. In California, where the housing crisis is particularly severe, statewide rent control limits rent increases to 5% + CPI, with a max of a 10% annual increase. …
MORTGAGE RELIEF FOR LANDLORDS WITH 1-4 UNITS APPLY NOW! If you are a landlord, have mortgage delinquency or delinquent utility bills, you may be eligible for this program. https://dcba.lacounty.gov/programs-for-property-owners-and-landlords/ Are You Eligible? To qualify for the program, you must meet the following eligibility requirements: You are a non-corporate rental property owner with no more than…
As most of you know, I rarely show my properties by meeting prospects. I put a lock box on the house and let prospects go when they have time. I made the mistake of posting this in one of the online forums and got blasted! LOL .People said things like: “I bet your houses get…