L.A. may borrow money to pay its growing legal bills
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith and David Zahniser with all your local political…
Homeowners and renters diverge on homelessness in Los Angeles
Poll after poll shows that just about everyone in Los Angeles believes homelessness is one of the biggest problems facing the region.But a key factor…
Inflation improves a bit in April, but housing costs remain obstacle
WASHINGTON — Government data released Wednesday show that inflation eased a bit in April, but remains at a relatively high level. The latest report isn’t likely…
Poll: Most young adults, renters considering leaving L.A.
A majority of Los Angeles voters are considering abandoning the city because housing is too expensive, according to a new poll. The finding follows years…
Renter reforms watered down after Tory concerns
Ministers propose changes after some MPs said they wanted more protections for landlords. Source link
Bill would put an end to ‘no dogs allowed’ at California rentals
All dogs may go to heaven, but California landlords aren’t as accommodating. Pet owners can have a tougher time finding apartments because of the surfeit…
L.A. County looks to require rental units to stay cool in summer
This winter, renters in frigid Los Angeles apartments have some ammo when they complain to their landlord about busted heating and drafty rooms: Legally speaking,…
Landlord’s list of bizarre ‘prison-like’ rules in ad for renter who ‘can’t cook’ and ‘can’t have sleepovers’ sparks fury
PROSPECTIVE tenants were outraged at the list of strict conditions in an ad for a messy room. The room in Perth, Australia, was listed for…
Rising taxes, interest rates and tightened tenancy laws. Here’s why landlords say they’re selling up
Quick Read:In short: Landlords say rising taxes, tightening tenancy laws and high interest rates are pushing them to sell upWhat's next? Experts say government policy must strike…
Rental advocate looking to turn the tables on landlords and real estate agents
Documenting recurrent black mould, exposed asbestos and perpetually "squishy" carpets, content creator Jordie van den Berg has garnered millions of views exposing Australia's worst rental…
L.A. County will craft new renter protections
It’s a familiar scene in Los Angeles County courtrooms: A landlord shows up to an eviction proceeding with an attorney well versed in housing law.…
Are you a renter in California? Lawmakers consider new tenant protections
Amid a housing shortage that’s pushed low-income renters onto the streets and made it difficult for moderate earners to find affordable options, California lawmakers introduced…