On Thursday, March 9th, two lawsuits were filed in response to California’s efforts to encourage its wealthy coastal cities to construct more affordable housing. The state’s response to the growing number of homeless individuals has proved to not be without controversy for homeowners, developers, and residents of California. California Attorney General Rob Bonta initiated a lawsuit against Huntington Beach in the morning, claiming that …

Times are changing, and so are the desires of renters, especially in the multifamily industry. Property owners used to get a leg up on the competition with social, community-building amenities that encouraged renters to make connections with their neighbors in the building. While there is still value in creating a welcoming community in your building, social perks are just not as powerful as they …

Only in 2022, 38.7 million visitors traveled to enjoy the varied attractions of the often called “Sin City”. With its approximately 150 casinos, Las Vegas is often looked at as nothing more than the US gambling capital. However, while gambling is one of its biggest attractions, there are many people moving to the area who seek a different scene. Las Vegas and its surroundings …

Internationally renowned as a resort city, Las Vegas is well known for its nightlife, casinos, shopping, and fine dining. Located on the Southern edge of Nevada, it is the commercial and cultural center of the state and the greater Mojave Desert region. It’s also the most populated, with over 641,000 residents as of 2020; the surrounding metropolitan area has a population of over 2,227,000. …

At the end of last month, the L.A. City Council unanimously voted to move forward with a plan to mandate air conditioning in all rental units within the city. Historically, the city has had relatively mild weather year-round, which hasn’t warranted an AC mandate. However, in recent years, the area is facing increasingly warm temperatures during the summer, causing councilmembers to reevaluate the need …

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Los Angeles enacted emergency protections for tenants, restricting evictions and rent increases during the state of emergency. On October 4th, the city council voted unanimously to approve a package of recommendations from a council committee, including ending these tenant protections. The vote followed a public comment session featuring tenants advocating for continued protections as …

For the last three years, Los Angeles County has upheld eviction protections if renters are unable to pay rent due to the pandemic. However, as the county’s COVID-19 emergency comes to an end on Friday, so too will these vital protections. Local elected officials, including L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, as well as homeless service providers are preparing for a potential surge in evictions throughout …

At long last, live music is back! Concerts and festivals are finally happening again now that most people are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. While live streaming has been an innovative way for musicians to stay active, make some money, and connect with fans during the pandemic, it is no replacement for in-person events. And music-lovers are not the only ones eager for shows – …

While every landlord dreams of stable, long-term tenants and fully occupied apartments, vacancies are part of being a landlord, and knowing how to market your property will help get it rented again quickly.  If you own or manage a rental property, you likely had to deal with multiple vacancies and the need to find new tenants. Finding new tenants requires you to market your …