Los Angeles County’s multi-family landscape is shifting rapidly as officials roll out new rent relief measures and explore potential eviction protections, according to reporting by LAist. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors approved a $30 mi...
California’s legislature has advanced several measures with direct implications for multi-family owners and developers. While one of the most aggressive rent control proposals has been sidelined for now, two other tenant-friendly bills are on...
California has taken a significant step toward reshaping its housing market. Lawmakers passed Senate Bill 79 (SB 79), legislation from Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) that clears the way for mid-rise apartment development near rail and subw...
Los Angeles may soon give developers more freedom in deciding how much parking new apartment projects require—even allowing projects with no parking at all. A recent 3-1 vote by the City Council’s Planning and Land Use Committee advanced a ...
The Los Angeles City Council has taken a significant step toward reshaping local building codes, voting 13–1 to draft an ordinance that would allow apartment buildings up to six stories to be constructed with a single stairway. If passed, thi...
California’s housing shortage remains one of the most severe in the nation, with demand outstripping supply by an estimated 2.5 million units. To tackle this gap, lawmakers passed Assembly Bill 130 (AB 130), a sweeping reform aimed at acceler...
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...
