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Fair & Easy: Debunking Common Myths About RUBS
Fair & Easy: Debunking Common Myths About RUBS In the rental industry, utility billing is full of misconceptions, especially among Residents. Master-billed utility costs are often simply divided equally among units, or included with rent, r...
Angelenos may soon pay higher sanitation fees
The Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation plans to increase sewer fees by almost 20%, adding yet another price hike for the cost of water in L.A. According to the Bureau, the first increase is expected to be one of seven, contingent on support fr...
California Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments On Constitutionality Of Anti-ULA Ballot Measure
The California Supreme Court will hear arguments May 8 about the constitutionality of a measure planned for November’s ballot that would reverse Los Angeles’ real estate transfer tax and dozens of other recently enacted special taxes.
LA to consider prohibiting landlords from asking about criminal history
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to consider prohibiting landlords from inquiring about prospective tenants' criminal history.
Housing Inspections
What’s new: The proposed changes address tenant complaints about landlords failing to address long-standing problems. County leaders are now considering a plan that would require inspectors to visit every apartment in unincorporated L.A. Coun...
It’s Not Just Homeowners: Multifamily Owners Are Building ADUs Too
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are a big topic in housing circles right now, and for good reason. Amid an ongoing housing crisis that is demanding solutions, ADUs are seen as one of the tools in which to tackle it. Accessory Dwelling Units (AD...
Los Angeles Mandate on Air Conditioning Multifamily Units Could Come at Cost To Owners
A potential new rule mandating Los Angeles multifamily owners install air conditioning is expected to cost tens of thousands of dollars for apartment owners, according to the city's multifamily association.