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INGLEWOOD EMERGENCY RENT CONTROL ORDINANCE
Via Apartment Owner's Association (AOA) Effective immediately, Southern California City of Inglewood unanimously passed a measure that prevents landlords from: 1) Raising rents by more than 5% and; 2) Evicting tenants for any reasons oth...
TAX PLANNING TIPS FOR GLENDALE REAL ESTATE AGENTS
By Robert Hall Tax Associates If you’re a real estate agent in Glendale, California, tax planning is essential. The new 2018 Tax Reform made significant changes to the tax liabilities and benefits afforded to self-employed persons and busi...
MARCH 2019 – LOCAL GOVERNMENT UPDATE
Via AAGLA The County of Los Angeles. Voted on January 15, 2019 to create a Source of Income ordinance for the unincorporated areas of LA County. The ordinance would require that all rental housing providers accept Section 8 tenants and there...
HOW TO AVOID SECURITY DEPOSIT DISPUTES BY AAGLA
By Patti Widget, Fast Eviction, via AAGLA Security deposit disputes are second to only late rent disputes when it comes to the owner/renter problems and I think most of the prelims lies in the fact that each party has their own idea of how a...
DID YOU KNOW HOARDING IS A DISABILITY PROTECTED BY FAIR HOUSING?
By Ellen Clark, Grace Hill, via Rental Housing Journal People with a hoarding disability are protected by Fair Housing laws and are entitled to reasonable accommodations. People with disabilities face particular challenges when it comes ...
CREW-LA’s 6th ANNUAL BLOOMINGDALE’S FUNDRAISING EVENT
Join the Scott Properties Group team and other CRE industry pros at CREW-LA's 6th Annual Bloomingdale's Fundraising Event on March 19th! Sip & Shop Enjoy an evening of fashion and fundraising for CREW Network Foundation; CREW-LA is t...FEBRUARY 2019 – LOCAL GOVERNMENT UPDATE
By Janet Gagnon, Director Government Affairs and External Relations, AAGLA Los Angeles County — Source of Income (aka Mandatory Section 8) The County of Los Angeles voted on January 15, 2019 to create a Source of Income ordinance for the ...CITY OF SANTA MONICA DRASTICALLY INCREASES RELOCATION FEES
By Janet Gagnon, Director Government Affairs and External Relations, AAGLA On January 8, 2019, the Santa Monica City Council voted unanimously to increase permanent relocation fees by 66% to 80%. The new fees are effective immediately. Rel...