En Español 한국어 LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass released information to assist renter households impacted by the February 1 deadline to repay owed rent between October 1, 2021, and January 31, 2023, as well as the rent increase of 4%, and up to 6% if the property owner pays utilities, for housing units …
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The City of Los Angeles is thrilled to announce the revival of its highly sought-after free home-delivered meal program for seniors. The Rapid Response Senior Meals Program is crafted with care and tailored exclusively for seniors residing in the City of Los Angeles who could benefit from additional food support. Participants will receive five free …
The Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan is a down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers to be used in conjunction with the Dream For All Conventional first mortgage for down payment and/or closing costs. Upon sale or transfer of the home, the homebuyer repays the original down payment loan, plus a share of the …
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The California Mortgage Relief Program has provided grants to thousands of eligible homeowners to ease their financial hardships that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds do not have to be paid back and the program is free. The California Mortgage Relief Program is funded by the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act’s Homeowner Assistance Fund. It …
As a tenant, knowing your rights is critical. Under California law, you are protected from certain rent increases and may be protected from certain types of evictions. It is important to act quickly if your landlord serves you with an eviction notice, tells you to move out, increases your rent illegally, or if you know …
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The City of Los Angeles Declaration of Local Emergency effective on March 4, 2020, terminated on February 1, 2023. The provisions apply to all residential rental units in the City of Los Angeles. Non-Payment of Rent The City’s local COVID emergency order expired on January 31, 2023. Beginning February 1, 2023, tenants must pay their …
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Should You Create an LLC For Your Rental Property? In this article, we’ll go through what an LLC is, how landlords can benefit from LLCs, and how to create an LLC for your rental property. We’ll also answer common landlord questions about LLCs. What Is an LLC? A limited liability company (LLC) is a business structure. You …
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By Alexa Mae Asperin Published December 28, 2023 LOS ANGELES – Earlier this year, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an extensive housing package consisting of more than 50 bills specifically addressing the state’s housing crisis. Bills include the expedition of new housing construction, protecting tenants, and keeping housing affordable. “It’s simple math – California needs to build more housing and ensure the housing we have is …
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By Eliza Relman Low-income Americans are struggling more than ever to afford housing. Homelessness has reached record highs . The US is short an estimated four million homes . And a growing number of people who are eligible for government housing assistance aren’t getting it. But unlike other government benefits like Medicaid and food stamps, housing aid doesn’t automatically go …
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