Evicted Tenant Is Charged With Falsely Listing Landlord’s Home for Rent

Evicted Tenant Is Charged With Falsely Listing Landlord’s Home for Rent

A Utah woman is accused of retaliating against a former apartment manager who evicted her by listing the woman’s apartment for rent. Elisa Jo Nelson, 26, of South Jordan was charged with... Read more »
Los Angeles Landlords, Receiver Suing Tenants

Los Angeles Landlords, Receiver Suing Tenants

It’s a special edition of sorts, with a “landlords want their money” column, and “they’ll do whatever it takes to get it” theme.   In the case of One California Plaza, it’s a... Read more »
Small Landlords Sell Off Apartment Holdings

Small Landlords Sell Off Apartment Holdings

As Los Angeles regulatory policies and increasing operating costs drive out mom-and-pop landlords, the city’s rental landscape is undergoing an ownership shift with implications for pricing and housing stock quality.  “Demand to... Read more »
Eagle Rock’s Read Books launched revolt against Los Angeles landlords

Eagle Rock’s Read Books launched revolt against Los Angeles landlords

On a Tuesday evening in Eagle Rock, used-bookstore owners Jeremy and Debbie Kaplan were closing up for the day when a stranger rushed through the entrance. He tossed an envelope onto the... Read more »
Landlords’ Partial Lawsuit Win Is Small Step, Not Giant Leap

Landlords’ Partial Lawsuit Win Is Small Step, Not Giant Leap

The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles’ partial win in its lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles may ease the financial burden and risk for local multifamily property owners to a... Read more »
Court Gives Landlords “Partial Victory” in Rental Laws 

Court Gives Landlords “Partial Victory” in Rental Laws 

The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles has scored a partial victory in its legal battle with the City of Los Angeles, as the court ruled to overturn one of two ordinances... Read more »
Mamdani Set To Unveil Plan To Cut Insurance Costs for NYC’s Affordable Housing

Mamdani Set To Unveil Plan To Cut Insurance Costs for NYC’s Affordable Housing

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is set to announce a plan Thursday to cut insurance costs for owners of affordable and rent-stabilized housing, targeting one of the most punishing expenses for... Read more »

Cleveland’s Housing Market Is Drawing In More Small Landlords Scoring Homes for Great Deals

Investors continue to command a meaningful share of U.S. home purchases, even as higher mortgage rates and softer demand slow the broader housing market. While large institutional buyers once dominated the market,... Read more »
RealPage antitrust lawsuits allege collusion among corporate landlords

RealPage antitrust lawsuits allege collusion among corporate landlords

A group of renters in the U.S. say their landlords are using software to deliver inflated rent hikes. “We’ve been told as tenants by employees of Equity that the software takes empathy... Read more »
LA County Offers M in Relief to Mom-and-Pop Landlords

LA County Offers $68M in Relief to Mom-and-Pop Landlords

The clock is ticking for mom-and-pop landlords in Los Angeles County seeking rent relief. Qualifying landlords in L.A. County have until Jan. 12 to apply for $68.6 million in rent relief to... Read more »