Property Management Blog

Is My Los Angeles Rental Rent Controlled? How to Find Out

Short answer: In the City of Los Angeles, a rental is rent controlled under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) if it's a multifamily property built before October 1, 1978. Single-family homes and condos are not covered by the RSO. Most other California rentals fall under ...

ADUs Give Los Angeles Owners a Real Rental Income Strategy

Most owners walk past their garage or basement every day without ever running the math on what it's actually costing them in taxes and insurance. A second unit changes that equation entirely, and it's the reason our project management team fields more calls about thi...

LA Rent Increase Limit 2026: How Much Can You Raise Rent?

Short answer: It depends on where the property is and how it's owned. Under California's AB 1482, most Los Angeles-area rentals can go up by no more than 8.7% for increases that take effect August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027. If your property is covered by the City of L...

How Do You Know If Your Los Angeles Rental Is Priced Right?

Pricing a rental too high or too low both cost you money — just in different ways. Here's how to tell if your property is actually priced correctly.Ask ten landlords how they set their rent, and most will tell you some version of "I looked at similar listings."...

Los Angeles Rents Keep Climbing, So Why Doesn't Owner Profit Follow

Los Angeles rent prices have climbed steadily for years, yet plenty of owners still find their year-end numbers lower than expected. The gap usually traces back to what happens after the lease gets signed, including how a renovation holds up under real tenant use, how fast a...

What Happens If a Tenant Stops Paying Rent in Los Angeles?

Nonpayment is one of the most stressful situations a landlord can face. Here's how it actually unfolds in Los Angeles, and what protects you if it happens.At some point, most landlords face this: a rent payment doesn't come in. The next few decisions — how you respo...

How Often Should a Landlord Inspect a Rental Property in Los Angeles?

Regular inspections are one of the least glamorous parts of owning rental property — and one of the most important. Here's how often they should happen, and why.Most owners think about their rental property in two moments: when a tenant moves in, and when something goes...

Los Angeles Tenants Stay Longer When the Ground Rules Are Clear

A lot of landlord headaches in Los Angeles trace back to something surprisingly small, a policy that got mentioned once, or a lease clause nobody actually explained out loud. Owners dealing with listings attracting wrong applicants often assume the problem is screening, when...

How Do You Reduce Vacancy Loss on a Los Angeles Rental Property?

Every day a unit sits empty is a day of lost income that's gone for good. Here's what actually drives vacancy loss in LA — and what reduces it.Vacancy loss is one of the quietest ways a rental property underperforms. There's no single dramatic event — just...

What Should You Do With an Inherited Rental Property in Los Angeles?

Inheriting a property in Los Angeles comes with a decision that can't be made on emotion alone: sell it, rent it, or move in. Here's how to think through it clearly.Inheriting a home is rarely simple. On top of the loss itself, you're suddenly holding a decision with ...