If there’s one word that describes the Los Angeles area (and of course, there are many), it’s “sprawling.” Commercial and residential development has moved further away from downtown Los Angeles and the primary areas where people lived and worked throughout at least the first half of the 20th century. Rather than continue to build further […]

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Voters in Los Angeles have approved a new measure that imposes new requirements on certain residential development projects. Measure JJJ applies to projects where builders are seeking zoning changes, such as constructing more units than allowed or in a location where building currently isn’t allowed. Developers on these projects will be required to construct a specified […]

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The sharing economy is a double-edged sword, creating both opportunities and issues. The recent agreement between Los Angeles and Airbnb on the collection of lodging taxes on short-term housing rentals (STRs) is a case in point. In this post, we will update you on this agreement, using a Q & A format. Why are short-term […]

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The sharing economy is a double-edged sword, creating both opportunities and issues. The recent agreement between Los Angeles and Airbnb on the collection of lodging taxes on short-term housing rentals (STRs) is a case in point. In this post, we will update you on this agreement, using a Q & A format. Why are short-term […]

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While the COVID-19 health crisis is apparently in the rear-view mirror after authorities claimed that the pandemic was over, struggles still remain for those suffering not only the ongoing health effects but also the financial impact that still remains. While the name changed from the LA County Eviction Moratorium to the COVID-19 Tenant Protections Resolution, […]

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