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Emotional Support Animals and the Fair Housing Act

via RentalHousingJournal.com Emotional support animals, rental housing issues and the Fair Housing Act create more questions than just about any other topic we see. Here is some help with the issues and remember this is not legal advice so c...

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6 Lessons For Landlords from the COVID-19 Pandemic

via RentalHousingJournal.com COVID-19 created a perfect storm for landlords, many of whom were thrown curveball after curveball, requiring them to adjust on the fly for their renters. The most challenging part for a landlord during the pande...

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Los Angeles Apartment Roars Back After the Pandemic

via GlobeSt.com The Los Angeles apartment market has already returned to pre-pandemic activity, according to the latest research from Marcus & Millichap. Apartment leasing is at a 15-year high, illustrating the strong renter demand. Demand h...

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New rent relief is on the way for L.A. tenants and landlords. Here’s how to apply

via finance.yahoo.com Oct. 1 is a crucial day for California residents who have fallen behind on their rent because of the pandemic. That's when the state's lengthy moratorium on evictions will start to expire, allowing landlords to seek the...

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Labor Shortages Are Disrupting Many Parts of the Economy

via Costar.com Recent economic reports have shown the impact of rising COVID cases as the delta variant spreads across many regions of the nation, disrupting business operations and hiring, and slowing economic momentum as the summer comes t...

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How Property Managers Can Get In Front Of HVAC System Challenges in Southern California

Staying on top of HVAC systems is a must for property managers in Southern California. Aside from making residents feel comfortable in their living/working environments, HVAC efficiency saves costs and reduces emissions, so HVAC maintenance in ...

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Job Listings

We are currently Hiring for the following positions: - Weekend Showing Agent - Saturday/Sunday, 6 hours a day, hourly pay, commission and gas allowance, leasing experience a plus, but not required. Please send resume/contact jacqueline@s...

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L.A. County Landlords Lose Appeal Over City Eviction Moratorium

via BloomberLaw.com A Los Angeles landlord group lost its bid to stop the city from enforcing key provisions of the eviction moratorium it imposed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a Ninth Circuit ruling on Wednesday. The...

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Santa Monicans receive $8.6 million in rent relief with much more funding still available

via SMDP.com With the Sept. 30 end of the eviction moratorium looming on the horizon, the City is doubling down on efforts to encourage landlords and tenants to apply for the vast amount of rent relief available from the state. Any househ...

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Beware: Santa Monica City Attorney is Now Prosecuting Landlords for Section 8 Discrimination

via APTnewsinc.com The Santa Monica City Attorney's Office (CAO) reports that it has been prosecuting housing discrimination by landlords against tenants and applicants who require rent subsidies such as Section 8 vouchers to afford rent for...

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