LA cities have programs for landlords to get around rent control. But they’re rarely used
In Southern California, rent control caps are never absolute. To be legally compliant, cities with rent control must…
Undercover watchdogs expose Oakland landlords for Section 8 denials
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A housing watchdog group, Housing Rights Initiative (HRI), said its sweeping undercover investigation exposed…
This LA landlord asks renters for their astrological sign. Is that legal?
When it comes to renters, Scorpios are “particular,” Libras are “gold,” and Aquariuses “can’t make up their mind.”…
Rental ‘junk fee’ ordinance is a solution in search of a problem
A for rent sign. (Photo courtesy of Southern California Rental Housing Association) Nearly half of San Diegans rent…
One month late on rent? In Huntington Park, you could soon be protected from eviction
One month late on rent? In Huntington Park, you could soon be protected from eviction The Southeast L.A.…
Should small landlords in LA be allowed to raise rents more than their corporate counterparts?
After Los Angeles moved to significantly lower yearly increases in most of the city’s apartments, some City Council…
Private landlord or management company?
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – A recent Reddit thread asking “Does anyone actually like their apartment complex in San…
Newsom signs law clarifying that landlords must clean fire debris
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