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Save Money by Encouraging Residents to Conserve Utilities courtesy of Livable
Save Money by Encouraging Residents to Conserve Utilities courtesy of Livable

As a Housing Provider, managing expenses is an essential aspect of maintaining a healthy return on your investment and ensuring long-term success. Continue Reading

Date posted02/17/2025


Landlord/Tenant Questions & Answers courtesy of Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP
Landlord/Tenant Questions & Answers courtesy of Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP

Here's some commonly asked questions regarding landlords and tenants courtesy of Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP. Continue Reading

Date posted02/11/2025


California's Commercial Tenant Protection Act Shifts Burdens, Costs to Landlords
California's Commercial Tenant Protection Act Shifts Burdens, Costs to Landlords

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Commercial Tenant Protection Act (SB 1103) into law on September 30, 2024, in what supporters billed as first-in-the-nation commercial tenant protections to safeguard the smallest businesses and nonprofits from displacement. Continue Reading

Date posted02/7/2025


Executive Order Related to Rent Caps and Price Gouging
Executive Order Related to Rent Caps and Price Gouging

Governor Newsom today issued Executive Order N-17-25 related to housing, education, and tax relief laws for areas impacted by the recent fires in Southern California. Continue Reading

Date posted02/4/2025


Governor Newsom Issues EO N-14-25 to Classify Longer-Term Hotel Residents as Occupants
Governor Newsom Issues EO N-14-25 to Classify Longer-Term Hotel Residents as Occupants

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued Executive Order N-14-25 suspending certain restrictions on the length of occupancy in order to make it easier for survivors of the LA area firestorm to stay in hotels and other short-term rentals for more than 30 days. Continue Reading

Date posted01/27/2025


Unrealistic Expectations, a Book About Abolishing Rent. Yes, for Real.
Unrealistic Expectations, a Book About Abolishing Rent. Yes, for Real.

In a new book, the LA Tenants Union's founders challenge the often deadly societal obligation of paying rent and outline a path toward housing as a human right. Continue Reading

Date posted01/24/2025


WILDFIRE NEWS: Insurance Companies to Provide Advance Payments on Claims
WILDFIRE NEWS: Insurance Companies to Provide Advance Payments on Claims

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara yesterday issued a Bulletin to all California insurance companies to help speed the recovery process for wildfire survivors affected by several fires in Southern California. Continue Reading

Date posted01/23/2025


Executive Order Related to Evictions and SoCal Wildfires
Executive Order Related to Evictions and SoCal Wildfires

Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-11-25 which imposes more restrictions on rental housing evictions in L.A. County. Continue Reading

Date posted01/21/2025


CalRHA Press Statement on Housing Resources to LA Fire Victims
CalRHA Press Statement on Housing Resources to LA Fire Victims

The statewide housing association has developed a website to serve as a central access point with resources and housing inventory to support those impacted by the devastating Southern California fires. Continue Reading

Date posted01/16/2025


Help Wildfire Victims: List Your Available Rental Units Today
Help Wildfire Victims: List Your Available Rental Units Today

The California Rental Housing Association (CalRHA) is calling on members and other rental housing providers to provide help for victims of the recent wildfires. Continue Reading

Date posted01/14/2025


CalRHA Public Policy Update - January 2025
CalRHA Public Policy Update - January 2025

Sacramento is back in full swing. Governor Newsom released his proposed 2025-26 budget on January 10th, which was presented by the Department of Finance Director, Joe Stephenshaw, given the Governor’s attention on the fire emergencies in Southern California. Continue Reading

Date posted01/14/2025


Resources to Help Victims of Los Angeles’ Wildfires
Resources to Help Victims of Los Angeles’ Wildfires

The tragic and devastating events of the past week have impacted property owners and renters due to displacement by fire and loss of properties and their housing. Our hearts go out to all who have been impacted by the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles Area. Continue Reading

Date posted01/13/2025