Posts by Advocacy Staff
2024 Operating Benchmark Report is Now AvailableÂ
We’re excited to announce that the 2024 Operating Benchmark Report is now available! For the second year in a row, taxes and insurance are the top building expenses.
Read MoreLA Convention Center Expansion Aims to Transform City Ahead of OlympicsÂ
Los Angeles city officials have recommended fast-tracking the Los Angeles Convention Center expansion to be completed before the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Read MoreMetro Creates Its Own Law Enforcement AgencyÂ
The Los Angeles Metro board has unanimously voted to create its own transit law enforcement agency.
Read MoreCalifornia Voters to Decide on Ten Statewide MeasuresÂ
Californians will face 10 statewide propositions on the November 2024 ballot. The propositions cover topics from education and climate change to criminal justice reform and rent control. Other proposed ballot measures either did not secure enough signatures or were removed through negotiation or court order. What remains will still have an impact on our industry and beyond.
Read MorePotential Expansion of LA County Board of Supervisors Â
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved creating an ordinance, that if approved by voters it would increase the number of supervisors from five to nine. Each supervisor currently represents about 2 million people. The expansion would reduce this to about 1 million per district.
Read MoreNavigate the Reformed Private Attorneys General ActÂ
Governor Gavin Newsom has just signed Assembly Bill 2288 and Senate Bill 92. This reform to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) affects how California labor code violations are addressed.
Read MoreEmpowering Property Managers: Your Guide to Strategic PropTech InvestmentsÂ
Are you ready to future-proof your property and stay ahead of the curve in 2025 and beyond? Join us for “Future-Proofing Your Property: Budgeting for PropTech Advancements in 2025 and Beyond,” an essential seminar for commercial real estate professionals. Whether you’re a property manager, owner, or service provider, this event is tailored to help you navigate the fast-paced world of property technology.
Read MoreNavigating the New Workplace Violence Prevention Mandate Â
California’s new law against workplace violence goes into effect July 1st, 2024. Senate Bill 553, now incorporated into the California Labor Code, requires that all employers in California create a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP).
Read MoreCalifornia Supreme Court Removes Taxpayer Protection Act from the November BallotÂ
The California Supreme Court voted to remove the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (TPA) from the November ballot. TPA aimed to reinstate the two-thirds majority vote requirement for new taxes and grant voters the authority to approve or reject new and increased taxes.
Read MoreKey Rebates and Incentives for Commercial PropertiesÂ
California’s frequent droughts have led to incentives from agencies like the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) and the LA Department of Water and Power (LADWP).
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