The California Apartment Association (CAA) is determined to end the COVID-19 eviction moratorium in Los Angeles County and will work to ensure that the recent 60-day extension through March 31, 2023, is the last.  The Board of Supervisors used emergency powers to keep the moratorium in place and cover tenant households at or below 80% ..Read More

After three years of being impacted by the COVID pandemic, LA City announces a new ordinance that will be in place until February 1, 2024. The ordinance has many provisions, including new notice requirements and changes in the dates they take effect. LA County’s moratorium extension will govern units not governed by the city’s restrictions. ..Read More

Luis Castro fought against five eviction notices for nearly two years, but he ultimately prevailed and continues to reside in his home of 14 years. Castro’s experience highlights the importance of tenants knowing their rights and fighting for them. According to Castro, landlords often rely on tenants’ ignorance and passivity to avoid legal battles. Castro ..Read More

In the very fast paced industry of managing investment property and the ever changing laws, restrictions, and fair housing changes. It can be extremely tricky to navigate through a tough day let alone a week, a month or a pandemic. After a few decades in the industry please allow me to share two of the ..Read More

With the LA County extending the eviction moratorium and the City of Los Angeles ending theirs but with last minute plot twists, the Board of Supervisors look to provide mom and pop landlords with much needed rental relief. The plan is to find and allocate at least $45 million dollars for a brand new relief ..Read More

The Board of Supervisors again decided to extend the Los Angeles County COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium at the last minute until March 31st, 2023. The meeting held on January 24th discussed topics such as a possible 6 month extension to LA County and its nearly 90 cities and additional emergency rental assistance to help tenants pay ..Read More

In a meeting on January 20th, 2023, the LA City Council made its decision to end the COVID-19 eviction moratorium on January 31st, 2023 after years of pushback by landlords and associations such as the California Apartment Association and its members. The termination of the moratorium means tenants could no longer skip on paying current ..Read More

Landlords are reporting that their tenants are going on vacations to various destinations, including Hawaii, Paris, and Mexico, likely at their expense, while not paying rent.  The pandemic has created financial hardships for many, including Monica, a landlord who has been unable to provide for her family for the past few years due to her ..Read More

The Los Angeles City Council made a decision to initiate an exploration of the possibility of establishing the city’s Eviction Defense Program as a permanent solution. Originally launched in 2020 as a response to heightened housing instability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this program aims to provide ongoing support to those facing eviction. As the ..Read More

AB2791 is a bill that would require a marshal or sheriff to accept electronically signed notices or court documents granted by courts in a civil action, such as an eviction. The bill takes effect January 1st, 2024. AB 2791 also sets forth new litigation where a marshal or sheriff is prohibited from reviewing the contents ..Read More