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The Industry Pulse is a briefing on the policies shaping rental housing across California.  Presented by DLP Government Relations and SNS Law Group, providing insight for California housing providers navigating today’s evolving regulatory environment. Advocacy slowed Sacramento—but local pressure is rising statewide. This month's Industry Pulse covers the stalled rent-cap bill, LA and Bay Are...

California landlords must comply with strict notice requirements for matters such as property entry, rent increases, and lease terminations, and mistakes can result in costly delays and legal exposure. They are also required to address habitability and maintenance issues within a reasonable timeframe, with emergencies often requiring immediate action. Understanding these notice and repair obligati...

Many Los Angeles-area apartment owners are overpaying property taxes without realizing it.  Wes Nichols provides a practical overview of the appeal process and what current market conditions mean for your assessment. What You'll Learn How to determine whether your apartment property is eligible for a property tax appeal.  How the rising cap rates, increasing concessions, and stalled rent grow...

California's housing regulations are among the most complex in the nation — and for self-managing property owners, the stakes couldn't be higher. Rent caps, just-cause eviction rules, tenant protections, and habitability standards leave little room for error. Missteps — even unintentional ones — can trigger lawsuits, fines, and serious legal liability. Discussion topics to include: Calif...

The Industry Pulse is a briefing on the policies shaping rental housing across California.  Episode 3:  A Temporary Reprieve? California Housing Policy Hits Pause as Local Rules Advance Presented by DLP Government Relations and SNS Law Group, providing insight for California housing providers navigating today’s evolving regulatory environment. California rental housing providers are navigating a w...

Surviving California’s complex property management regulatory compliance environment requires strict adherence to, among other things, statewide rent caps, complicated just-cause eviction rules and tenant protections, and habitability standards (e.g., pests, mold, leaks, etc.). Self-managing rental housing under California’s complex legal environment and regulations may be challenging at best for...

The Industry Pulse is a briefing on the policies shaping rental housing across California.  Episode 2:  Regulation Expands as Investors Reposition Presented by DLP Government Relations and SNS Law Group, providing insight for California housing providers navigating today’s evolving regulatory environment. State policy proposals, local rent restrictions, and evolving real estate trends are redefini...

During this webinar, we will discuss the new, County of Los Angeles 82-degree Fahrenheit indoor cooling mandate, and what you need to do to prepare your building for handling the added electrical load requirements. But this new mandate does not just impact unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County, but the City of Los Angeles and even the State of California are now considering imposing similar m...

Patti Widget Joins Us to Give an Update on the CA Tenant Protection Act (A.B. 1482) The Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (“TPA”), also known as Assembly Bill 1482, is the state law that imposes both Rent Control and Just Cause Eviction protections absent a local ordinance that provides these protections. The TPA imposes annual limitations on rent increases, the payment of relocation fees, and just-ca...

The Industry Pulse is a briefing on the policies shaping rental housing across California.  Episode 1:  California Rental Housing Update Presented by DLP Government Relations and by SNS Law Group, providing insight for California housing providers navigating today’s evolving regulatory environment. Santa Barbara rent freeze, Anaheim rent control ballot, LA rent control (RSO) changes, and 2026 land...

Don’t make mistakes that some landlords have made and avoid the costly pitfalls of the eviction process. Be sure to join us for this important webinar to learn the rules to make sure your eviction case goes in the right direction and that you avoid unnecessary costs and lost time. Learn the legal maneuvering and strategy you can deploy to avoid problems in an already stressful and costly process J...

Over the past several years, we have experienced carriers pulling out from California’s home and property insurance market due to wildfires and soaring construction costs. Many property owners find that insurers have stopped writing new policies in California, the nation’s most populous state. To offset losses, many carriers have applied for double-digit rate increases. DISCUSSION TOPICS INCLUDE:...

Tax Update: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” A sweeping new tax law — known as “The Big Beautiful Bill” — has officially been signed into law, bringing with it 10 major changes that are set to reshape the tax landscape for individuals, families, and businesses alike. This webinar will walk you through the key updates — from expanded deductions to sunset clause...

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your eviction case has been immediately tossed out by the judge due to a technicality or a situation where you have been outgunned by your tenant and his or her attorney? Don’t let this ever happen to you. Our property management expert, Patti Widget from Widget’s Way, will provide you with the advice you need to adequately get yourself ready to ha...

The Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas®) is offering a free Multifamily Boiler Controller Rebate Program called the SoCalGas Multifamily Energy Savings Program which is designed to help multifamily property owners and operators boost energy efficiency, cut costs, and stay California code compliant. Through this program, AutoHot will provide and install a Temperature Modulation Controller, a...

We get Dennis’ insights on the legal maneuvers he has deployed to successfully deal with problem tenants, and the strategies YOU can use to increase recovery of past-due rent or evict your “bad actor” tenants! By joining us, you can gain an in-depth understanding of your rights as a rental property owner in today’s seemingly “upside-down,” over-regulated world. Dennis P. Block, an eviction attorne...

A sweeping new tax law — known as “The Big Beautiful Bill” — has officially been signed into law, bringing with it 10 major changes that are set to reshape the tax landscape for individuals, families, and businesses alike. This webinar will walk you through the key updates — from expanded deductions to sunset clauses and planning strategies — and how they could affect your income, estate planning,...

Nothing is more frustrating than not being able to understand the terms of your written rental agreement and when to use certain addenda and notices. This webinar will go into detail to give YOU the basic understanding you need to know when it comes to your rental agreement, and will cover many of the common addenda and notices you will need to protect yourself. Our property management expert, Pat...

We're exploring just cause eviction rules, including an in-depth explanation of “at fault” and “no fault” evictions, and what that means for property owners like you. We will also discuss some of the common mistakes landlords make during evictions and provide valuable insights on how to avoid these pitfalls to ensure a smoother and legally compliant eviction process. DISCUSSION TOPICS INCLUDE...

Managing rental property today has become far too complicated. If you receive a letter from your tenant’s attorney, do you respond? Your tenant asks you for an accommodation, such as installing a grab bar. How do you respond? Do you email or text to terminate communication with your tenants? If there’s a habitability issue at the property, do you provide your tenant with a hotel while the repairs...

This is a powerful and practical discussion led by Jon Taylor of JRW Investments, one of the country’s leading voices on 1031 Exchanges and Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs). With rising insurance premiums, escalating repair and property management costs, and a wave of new tenant-friendly legislation, many real estate investors are questioning whether the effort and expense of active property owner...

Hiring on-site managers can save time and improve operations, but it also creates unique legal risks in California. When you provide housing, you take on dual roles as both employer and landlord, which comes with strict wage-and-hour, landlord-tenant, and misclassification rules. Learn how to stay compliant, avoid costly penalties, and protect your rental business.  DISCUSSION TOPICS INCLUDE: Know...

Thinking about selling your property? Selling a rental property today is a major financial decision, and choosing the right strategy that fits with your estate planning can make all the difference in the world. Selling and exchanging income property into a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) offers investors one of the most tax-efficient ways to transition out of active property management while genera...

Discover the strategies behind winning any eviction case with expert Rafael Azizyan from the California Property Law Group. We'll take a “deep dive” into the eviction process and enlighten you with legal strategies that have successfully worked for our clients. Our expert will answer all your questions on evictions and other regulatory issues. Evictions are highly technical, and even small mi...

Have you ever wanted to know what professional property managers know…that YOU DON’T? This webinar will give YOU the top “Tips and Tricks” known only by the professionals who successfully manage 1,000’s of rental units. Our property management expert, Patti Widget from Widget’s Way, will provide you with insider information on critical areas that will help keep you from getting yourself into troub...