Posts by Advocacy Staff
BOMA/GLA Advocates for Industrywide Solutions to Measure ULAÂ
In the final week of the session, Sacramento lawmakers floated a deal on SB 423 that would have eased Measure ULA taxes for some apartments but left commercial properties with no relief. The bill ultimately did not move forward, but the effort signals what may return next year.
Read MoreHow Members Strengthened CRE Advocacy at BOMA at the BowlÂ
BOMA/GLA members gathered at the iconic Hollywood Bowl for an evening that brought together community, conversation, and commitment to advocacy. Â
Special guests included longtime friends like Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein-Soto and voice of reason at City Hall Councilmember Monica Rodriguez; offering members valuable face time with two key policymakers shaping the future of Los Angeles.Â
Read MoreSingle-Stair Buildings in LA: Key Risks and OpportunitiesÂ
Los Angeles may change its building code to let mid-rise residential buildings (up to six stories) use just one exit stairway.
The change is meant to lower housing costs and allow more design options, but it also raises safety, liability, and insurance concerns.
Read MoreTransit-Oriented Housing Bill Could Reshape Property Opportunities
California’s SB 79, the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, will face a final Assembly vote on September 12, 2025. If it passes, the bill would change how projects are built near transit hubs, bringing new chances and challenges for commercial real estate.
Read MoreParamount Mandates Office Return: Impacts for L.A. Commercial Real EstateÂ
Paramount is requiring its L.A. and New York employees to return to the office full-time beginning January 5, 2026. This matters because it could affect office demand, leasing, and building operations in Los Angeles.
Read MoreHappy National Preparedness Month!Â
September is National Preparedness Month and for commercial real estate professionals, it can be a chance to improve safety for tenants and staff. BOMA/GLA is hosting an important event on active shooter preparedness to help.
Read MoreNew Homeless Encampment Effort Could Affect Commercial Properties
Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the creation of the Statewide Alliance for Encampment (SAFE) task force to clear homeless encampments in California’s ten largest cities, including Los Angeles and Long Beach. Understanding this effort is important for property managers because it could shift encampments toward commercial areas, affecting safety, access, and operations.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Members Take CRE Priorities to the State Capitol
The highlight of the Summit was the chance for BOMA/GLA members to share their lived experiences as industry professionals with their elected representatives. These perspectives help shape the policies that affect how we manage properties, support tenants, and strengthen California’s economy.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Heads to Sacramento to Make Your Voice HeardÂ
Advocacy helps protect the future of commercial real estate. Laws in Sacramento affect how you manage properties, serve tenants, and grow your business—so BOMA/GLA is on the frontlines making sure your voice is heard.
Read MoreHow LA’s Civilian Responders Could Affect Commercial PropertiesÂ
Los Angeles is testing a new safety program that sends unarmed civilian teams instead of LAPD officers to some non-violent calls. These teams, made up of clinicians and outreach workers, respond 24/7 to issues like welfare checks, public intoxication, and disturbances, which could affect how quickly and effectively incidents are handled on or near commercial properties.
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