Join us for a presentation and update on the state’s “Housing is Key” rental Assistance Program – Ask your questions to state officials!

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS WEBINAR: IMPORTANT WEBINAR ON STATE RENTAL RELIEF FUNDING AND THE STATUS OF THE STATE’S “HOUSING IS KEY” RENTAL RELIEF PROGRAM.  LEARN WHAT YOU MAY BE DOING WRONG AND WHY YOU HAVE NOT GOTTEN PAID.

Up to $5.4 billion in Federal Government COVID-19 rental relief funding is being made available to pay landlords of certain low-income renters due to non-payment resulting from COVID-19 financial hardships.  The State of California has requested from the Federal Government another $1.9 billion of additional funding.  However, only approximately $2.0 billion has been paid out to landlords.  Where’s the rest of the money?  When can landlords expect their applications to be processed and ultimately paid?

Hear from officials from the California Housing and Community Development Agency who will be providing us with important updates on the state’s “Housing is Key” rental assistance program and learn what you need to do in order to get your application for relief paid and processed.

Planned, MUST HEAR topics during this webinar may include:

• What is the latest status of the state’s rental assistance program? Can you still apply – is it too late?
• Common mistakes owners and renters make when applying for funds. What seems to be the holdup?
• What is the amount of available funding statewide and for my area? Will the state be able to get more funding?  Will the period rental relief funding currently covers be extended beyond 18-months?
• How do my renters qualify for rental relief funding? What are my obligations to notify renters of available funding and to assist with their applications?
• Where and how can YOU apply for available funding? What is your tenant’s responsibility for applying for rental relief?
• What is the paperwork requirements when applying? Landlord paperwork?  Tenant paperwork?
• Who needs to apply to receive relief? What is my tenants do not apply?
• Process for applying and approval timing? When should you anticipate getting paid?
• What about those local ordinances? How do I know if I apply for state or local funding?  Can I apply for both?  Which website must I use to apply?
• When will funding be exhausted? When will the program end?
• And much, much more – YOUR questions may be submitted prior to and during the webinar will drive the discussion. (Note: we anticipate a huge volume of questions for this webinar, and we may not be able to get to all questions asked by attendees.)

This informative webinar will also address any questions that are submitted by you! After registering, you will have the opportunity to submit questions. Live Q&A will also be available during the webinar and we will do our best to consolidate and identify those questions that will benefit all attendees. This is another of many exclusive Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles webinars being conducted in conjunction with all affiliates of the California Rental Housing Association (CalRHA) being provided to assist YOU during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis.

The discussion will be moderated by Daniel Yukelson, Executive Director of the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles and Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles Board Members, Matthew Williams and Ari Chazanas.

Please log in to register.  If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Events Manager Diana Alcaraz via email at .  For faster service, please have your membership number ready.  We look forward to seeing you.  Please stay diligent and be healthy!

WARNING:  THE INFORMATION PROVIDED DURING THIS WEBINAR IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. ABSOLUTELY NO LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE IS BEING GIVEN DURING THIS WEBINAR.  BEAR IN MIND THAT EVERY SITUATION IS UNIQUE, AND THE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.  SO, BEFORE ACTING, BE SURE TO OBTAIN TAX AND/OR LEGAL ADVICE FROM A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL.

About Our . . .

Panelist:

Jessica Hayes, Federal Program Specialist II at the California Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency

Jessica Hayes is a Federal Program Specialist at the California Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency.  She provides guidance and program implementation for federal funds, including CARES Act funding, economic development and rental assistance program development, and general federal program best practices.  Prior to starting her current position in 2018, she served for 3-years as a Project Manager for Michael Baker International and for 5-years as a Housing and Community Development Specialist for the City of Rancho Cordova.

Moderators: 

Daniel Yukelson, Executive Director, Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles

Daniel Yukelson is currently the Executive Director of The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA).  As Certified Public Accountant, Yukelson began his career at Ernst & Young, the global accounting firm, and since then had served in senior financial roles principally as Chief Financial Officer for various public, private and start-up companies.  Prior to joining AAGLA, Yukelson served for 12 years as Chief Financial Officer for Premiere Radio Networks, now a subsidiary of I-Heart Media, and then 3 years as Chief Financial Officer for Oasis West Realty, the owner of the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills where he was involved with the development and construction of the Waldorf.  Yukelson also served for 6 years as a Planning Commissioner and for 3 years as a Public Works Commissioner for the City of Beverly Hills.

Matt Williams, Principal, Williams Real Estate Advisors.

Matt Williams is the Principal of Williams Real Estate Advisors, Inc., a full-service property management company that has approximately $150,000,000 of multifamily assets under management throughout Southern California.  While in college he was hired by Capmark Financial Group as an analyst. During the year he was there he analyzed $350,000,000 (7,500 apartment units) worth of multi-family loan requests on property financials for lenders such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Life Companies. In 2008 he was promoted to an Assistant Vice-President and transitioned out of commercial mortgage banking to apartment brokerage as Real Estate Investment Advisor with the Kitty Wallace Team at Sperry Van Ness.  From 2009-2011 he did free-lance consulting work for a local developer. And, then he started his current Williams Real Estate Advisors, Inc. which today currently manages 90 properties. His office is in Santa Monica.  In 2021, Matt joined the Board of Directors of the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles.

Ari Chazanas, Chief Executive Officer, Lotus West Properties.

Ari Chazanas is the Chief Executive Officer of Lotus West Properties based in West Los Angeles.  Lotus West Properties is a property development, investment and proactive property management firm specializing in multifamily apartment buildings located on the Westside of Los Angeles.  Over his 20 years as a real estate professional, Ari has acquired and developed dozens of apartment buildings, condominium projects and spec homes.  Throughout his tenure, Ari Chazanas has maintained a robust management infrastructure for his personal portfolio which has recently expanded to taking on 3rd party management.    The management team at Lotus West Properties is always available, 24/7 to address the needs of their clients promptly.  Lotus West Properties manages nearly 500 rental units.  Ari was raised in Los Angeles and attended UCLA where he graduated with a major in Economics. He lives in Brentwood with his wife Demetra and their 3 young girls.  He enjoys traveling, mountain biking and lap swimming in his free time.

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