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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...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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.

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How Much Can My Rent Go Up Right Now? Here’s Your LA Rent Hike Cheat Sheet

Trying to understand how much your rent can go up? For tenants in Southern California, it’s confusing. State law in California currently allows annual rent hikes of up to 8.8% for many apartments in L.A. and Orange counties. However, di...

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As Demand Softens, LA Apartment Owners Offer More Concessions

The percentage of Los Angeles multifamily properties offering concessions rose in November, with 27% of properties with 25 or more units providing some level of incentives during the month — the highest level since June 2021.

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Consistency Is Key: 5 Ways to Help Property Management Teams Work More Effectively and Efficiently

Between showings, lease signings, maintenance, and renewals, there are myriad carefully coordinated tasks that must be completed on-site every day. To be as successful and efficient as possible, property management teams need to operate like we...

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