Posts by Byron Yamada
New California Rental Laws in 2026: What Owners and Tenants Need to Know
Quick summary: Four things changed for California rentals in 2026. Landlords must now provide a working stove and refrigerator (AB 628). Security deposits paid electronically must be returned electronically on request (AB 414). Renters gained defined protections after natural disasters (SB 610). And in Los Angeles, the RSO rent formula was rewritten on July 1…
Read MoreCan My Landlord Raise My Rent $300? (California 2026 Answer)
Whether a $300 rent increase is legal in California depends on your cap: 8.0% for L.A.-area AB 1482 units (8.7% from Aug 1, 2026), 3% for City of L.A. RSO units. Do the math and know your notice rights.
Read MoreTop 10 Property Management Companies in Los Angeles (2026)
An honest, criteria-based ranking of the top 10 property management companies in Los Angeles for 2026 – with a clear “best for” verdict on every firm.
Read MoreHow to Evict a Tenant in California (2026 Guide)
Evicting a tenant in California is not a matter of asking them to leave — it’s a formal legal process with strict rules, and in Los Angeles those rules go further than almost anywhere else in the country. Get a step wrong and the case gets thrown out; take a shortcut like changing the locks…
Read MoreDoes a Landlord Have To Provide Air Conditioning in California?
California summers can be brutal, and heat waves are getting longer and more intense across the state. So it’s a fair question for renters and owners alike: is a landlord required to provide air conditioning in California? The short answer is no. As of 2026, California does not require landlords to provide air conditioning. But…
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