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Solar as a Sound Investment
Owners and managers of multifamily buildings looking for ways to maximize the value of their properties are continuing to discover the many benefits of solar energy.Read More...
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Fair Housing Assessment: Your Feedback Needed!
The City of Los Angeles has released their Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) Draft Plan. This plan identifies fair housing issues and develops strategies toRead More...
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Beverly Hills: Rent Control Update
As many of you know, the Beverly Hills Council voted unanimously to proceed with the rent registry and allocated over $750,000 to establish anRead More...
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Update on RSO Beverly Hills!
The City Council also voted to extend the registry deadline. City Council approved a 30-day extension of the Rental Unit Registration periodRead More...
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Mandatory Sprinkler and Fire Suppression In L.A.?
The City of Los Angeles will likely be introducing a motion asking the Fire department, City Attorney and the Department of Building and Safety toRead More...
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L.A. Linkage Fee To Be Reconsidered
On Tuesday, August 22nd the LA City Council will reconsider its proposed linkage fee ordinance. AAGLA members will be in attendance to oppose the fee and we encourage any memberRead More...
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New Waste Hauling Franchise Moving Forward?
We have heard repeatedly about enormous increases multifamily operators are facing regarding the new franchise waste program in the City of LA. If you have received a new invoice which is significantly higher,Read More...
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Glendale Reviews Leasing Requirements
Back in late 2016, the City of Glendale was exploring possibly implementing a new ordinance(s) intended to help mitigate the...Read More...
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Oppose the Rent Control Program
Over the last few weeks, housing providers and community members have spent hours voicing their concerns and coming together to meet on issues relating to the...Read More...
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LA City Council Is Back In Session
Los Angeles City Council just reconvened after a summer recess. Councilmember Herb Wesson was re-elected as Council President and he hasRead More...
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Go solar with West Hollywood!
Have you heard the buzz about solar energy? If so, like most people, you likely have many questions. Well, Go Solar West Hollywood was developed to help answer your questions aboutRead More...
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California Update
It’s often said laws are like sausage - it’s better not to see them being made. It’s an accurate comparison for those not involved in theRead More...
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Thank You For Joining Us!
It was a fantastic 10th annual State Legislative Breakfast! Members from across Ventura, San Bernardino and Los Angeles got to mingle and hear from state legislators fromRead More...
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Open Letter to City of Beverly Hills
A week ago Monday, the City began a series of purported mediation meetings in order to attempt to reach consensus between landlords and tenants on the issue of the City’s rent control ordinance. I do not mean anyRead More...
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BEVERLY HILLS RENT CONTROL UPDATE!
The City of Beverly Hills has announced four facilitated meetings to further discuss a fair and balanced Rent Stabilization Ordinance. These meetings will help informRead More...
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City of Los Angeles Reviews Possible Tenant Harassment Ordinance
Earlier this year, The City of Los Angeles began the process of creating an ordinance that would seek to strengthen protections for tenants who report being harassed. The Housing and Community Investment Department wasRead More...
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HARDEST CITIES TO ADD NEW APARTMENTS: RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO
The Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) ranks #13 out of 50 metro areas in terms of hardest cities toRead More...
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HARDEST CITIES TO ADD NEW APARTMENTS: LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles ranks #12 out of 50 metro areas in terms of hardest cities to add necessary new apartments, according to new research from Hoyt Advisory Services (HAS)Read More...
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LA REVIEWS EXPANDING JUST CAUSE
The Los Angeles City Housing Committee had a hearing on 6/21 to review the expansion of a Just Cause Eviction Ordinance to non-rent controlledRead More...
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FLUSH THE SEPTIC ORDINANCE
On June 26, the Malibu City Council will consider an ordinance that would allow City Hall to require property owners to replace their septic system with...Read More...
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New Franchise Waste Hauling
Although a lawsuit was brought forth in regards to the legality of Los Angeles' new franchise waste program, we do not know what the courts willRead More...
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Open Letter to City Council of Beverly Hills
June 13, 2017
To the Members of the City Council:
I apologize that I cannot appear before you in person this evening. But, now as an apartment living, apartment owner, I wanted to voice my concerns about the City’s rent control ordinance.
About 3 years ago, my wife and I decided to downsize. We sold our home...Read More...
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Nuance Needed In Steve Lopez Editorial
Some of you may have read a recent LA times article by Steve Lopez on June 4th. It highlights the realities of the housing crisis that has created tight pressures on the current rental market. It covers a lot of ground highlighting the complex issues facing the populace.Read More...
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New Bed Bug Adendum
California law now requires owners to adopt certain protocols as it relates to Bed Bugs:
Starting July 1, 2017 an owner shall provide to all new tenants with written notice* in at least 10-point font containingRead More...
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Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA Needs 40,499 New Apartments by 2030 to Keep Pace with Demand
An aging population, international immigration and fewer home purchases are resulting in an increased need for new apartments...Read More...
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New Study Highlights LA's Chronic Housing Crisis
The Los Angeles metro area is expected to need 164,201 new apartments by 2030 to keep up with local demand, according to a new study commissioned by the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and the National Apartment Association (NAA).Read More...
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After years of advocating for a process to legalize safe units that may not have been constructed with the proper permits, The City of Los Angeles approved an ordinance to legalize them.Read More...
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June 8, 2017
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June 8, 2017
As you may know the of City Beverly Hills implemented a harsh rent control ordinance which was solidified by City council in late February.Read More...
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AAGLA Takes A Stand On Short Term Rentals
Aimco, one of the largest apartment operators in the Country is now stepping up litigation against Airbnb and is seeking Class Action Status according toRead More...
