Recent heat waves in Los Angeles have highlighted the challenges of maintaining safe indoor temperatures in rental housing, particularly in older, less energy-efficient units. The California Department of Housing and Community Development recom...
California’s housing crisis continues to make headlines, with rising rents, limited inventory, and steep home prices affecting residents and investors alike. At the center of the latest policy debate is Senate Bill 79 (SB 79), a legislative p...
Three proposed state housing bills that could have significantly impacted rental operations won't move forward after being held in committee.Assembly Bill 380 (Gonzalez) – Sought to extend California’s rent increase restrictions during decl...
California developers and multi-family investors are preparing for a rare infusion of federal support that could reshape the state’s affordable housing market. A recent federal spending package significantly expands the Low-Income Housing Tax...
Los Angeles County is taking a significant step toward regulating indoor temperatures in rental housing. On August 12, 2025, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a new ordinance requiring all rental units to maintain indoor temperature...
Los Angeles County extended the state of emergency through September 29, 2025, marking the third continuation since July. Supervisor Lindsey Horvath has championed each extension, and investors should anticipate the likelihood of further rollo...
Los Angeles’ multi-family market has entered a prolonged phase of minimal rent growth, with eight consecutive quarters through Q2 2025 posting gains of less than 1%. This marks the longest such stretch in more than a decade. Quarterly increas...
Effective August 25, 2025, a newly adopted City of Los Angeles ordinance—the Right to Counsel Program Ordinance—introduces new legal requirements for rental housing providers. This measure is part of the City’s broader effort to ensure le...
Developers Recalibrate in California as Costs Rise and Market Conditions ShiftCalifornia's commercial real estate landscape is undergoing a strategic reset as developers confront rising construction costs and an unpredictable economic environme...
Big news out of Washington — and it’s great news for commercial real estate. As of July 4, 2025, President Trump has officially signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law, and buried within this sweeping legislation is one of the most impa...
