The hourglass is running out for thousands of Los Angeles apartment tenants who accumulated substantial rent debts during the challenging 18 months of the pandemic. The pandemic’s economic impacts left many individuals and families struggling to make ends meet, resulting in a severe rent crisis. However, a temporary tenant protection package was passed earlier in ..Read More

Every tax expert emphasizes the importance of preserving receipts for all business-related expenses, no matter how minor they may seem. Surprisingly, some landlords neglect to maintain proper documentation for their primary monthly income source: rent. A rent receipt is a straightforward document that serves as proof of your tenant’s rent payment. This article aims to ..Read More

The program is designed to provide financial assistance to non-corporate rental property owners in LA County who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and meet specific eligibility criteria. To qualify for the program, applicants must fulfill the following requirements: By meeting all of these eligibility requirements, rental property owners can avail themselves of the ..Read More

If you own property or a mobilehome park in unincorporated Los Angeles County, it is important to be aware of the legal requirements and obligations set forth by the local authorities. One such requirement is the registration of your property with the County and the payment of annual registration fees. The purpose of this registration ..Read More

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors reached a unanimous decision to establish a program aimed at providing taxpayer-funded lawyers to renters who are confronted with eviction. This initiative, commonly referred to as the “Right to Counsel” ordinance, seeks to utilize public funds in private legal disputes and is expected to incur an ..Read More

Senate Bill 869 (SB 869) is all about making sure that people working as managers or assistant managers in mobilehome parks or recreational vehicle parks receive proper training. The Department of Housing and Community Development will have to create rules for this training by May 1, 2025. In the first year, the training will be ..Read More

The City of Berkeley enacted a comprehensive rent control ordinance in 1980, which was regarded as “strict” due to its inclusion of vacancy control. Vacancy control ensured that price controls imposed by the city remained in effect even after a voluntary vacancy occurred. However, in 1995, the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (Assembly Bill 1164), known ..Read More

The Property Owner e-Notification Alert (e-Notification) is an upgraded version of the County’s existing “Enhanced Homeowner Notification Program.” The primary objective of this program is to promptly notify property owners via email about recorded activities concerning their registered properties. Currently, the Registrar-Recorder sends a physical copy of a Grant Deed, Quit Claim Deed, Deed of ..Read More

The Residential Tenant Protections Ordinance to Prevent Displacement and Homelessness, which came into effect on Saturday, June 24, represents a significant shift in tenant rights and protections. This new ordinance replaces the previously implemented “Tenants Right to Know Ordinance” that had been in effect since 2004. The following is an overview of the substantial changes ..Read More

In a significant move to address the impact of extreme heat on residents, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted in favor of initiating a study on the feasibility of mandating cooling devices in all residential rental units. This decision reflects the council’s commitment to ensuring the well-being and comfort of its residents, particularly those ..Read More