Rent Control: It Makes Housing Expensive
Attorney Dennis Block-Zoom Landlord-Tenant Talk Radio
Release Date: 06/22/2025
LA Made It Impossible To Evict Tenants
Attorney Dennis Block-Zoom Landlord-Tenant Talk Radio
The City of Los Angeles has shifted the legal landscape, creating a system where the burden of legal knowledge rests entirely on the landlord. In this video, we break down how the current legal framework in LA has become a one-sided battleground. Tenants are no longer expected to know their rights; instead, landlords are required to "spoon-feed" every regulation to their tenants just to enforce basic contract rights like collecting rent. We explore the reality of the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance and the lack of reciprocal protections for landlords facing abuse. With the city providing free...
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2026-New Laws Impacting Landlords and Realtors
Attorney Dennis Block-Zoom Landlord-Tenant Talk Radio
New Laws Impacting Landlords & Realtors in 2026: What You Need to Know for Los Angeles & California Stay ahead of the curve! This seminar breaks down crucial new laws taking effect January 1, 2026, that will significantly impact landlords, property managers, and realtors in Los Angeles and across California. We'll cover: Los Angeles RSO Updates: Changes to rent surcharges, a new CPI-based rent adjustment formula, and the elimination of extra add-ons for utilities. Tenant Rights: New requirements for appliances in rental units (AB 628) and the right to opt out of bundled internet fees...
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Calif. Stopping Landlords And Real Estate Agents From Selling Homes
Attorney Dennis Block-Zoom Landlord-Tenant Talk Radio
California is quietly making it harder for landlords to sell their own homes — and most owners and agents don’t even realize it. In this seminar, we break down how the Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) and local ordinances like Los Angeles’ are effectively blocking or complicating the sale of tenant-occupied: Single family homes Townhomes Condominiums You’ll learn: When you must have “good cause” to terminate a tenancy Why “I’m selling the property” is NOT good cause under AB 1482 Which SFRs, townhomes, and condos are actually exempt (and when they’re not) The critical lease...
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Death Blow To LA Landlords
Attorney Dennis Block-Zoom Landlord-Tenant Talk Radio
Death Blow to LA Landlords: City Hall Just Assassinated Your Cash Flow ⚰️💸 On November 12, 2025, the Los Angeles City Council quietly passed a sweeping change to how rent increases are calculated for roughly 650,000 rent-controlled apartments under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). Under the old rules, landlords could raise rents 3%–8% based on inflation (CPI), plus up to 2% more if they paid for tenants’ gas and electricity. Now, City Hall has slammed on the brakes: Annual increases tied to 90% of CPI But never less than 1% and never more than 4% No more extra 1%–2% for...
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CA Landlords: Your Late Fee Provision May Be Illegal
Attorney Dennis Block-Zoom Landlord-Tenant Talk Radio
Are you a California landlord charging late fees? You might be surprised to learn that many common late fee provisions are actually illegal under California law! In this essential seminar, we break down the critical legal requirements for enforcing late charges in California. We'll cover: The "Liquidated Damages" Rule: Understand why your late fees must be treated as liquidated damages, not a penalty, and how to ensure compliance with Civil Code Section 1671(d). Key Lease Language: Discover the specific wording your lease agreement must contain to make late charges legally enforceable. Learn...
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California: The Worst State to be a Landlord
Attorney Dennis Block-Zoom Landlord-Tenant Talk Radio
California, the worst state to be a landlord? In this seminar, we break down why many housing providers feel under siege—and what’s changing in 2025. What we cover: The last major pro-landlord law: the 1995 Costa-Hawkins Act (vacancy decontrol; no rent caps on SFRs, townhomes, condos) How sealed eviction records, local rent control, and habitability lawsuits impact owners and supply 2025 laws already enacted: AB 2347 (10 business days to respond to UD), AB 2493 (screening rules + first-qualified requirement), AB 2747 (rent payment credit reporting for 16+ units), AB 2801 (security deposit...
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California Landlords Beware: New Habitability Laws
Attorney Dennis Block-Zoom Landlord-Tenant Talk Radio
Are you a landlord in California? You NEED to know about the critical changes to habitability laws, especially the upcoming AB 628! This seminar dives deep into your non-waivable duties to provide a "fit for human occupation" unit, regardless of lease language. We'll cover the key conditions for habitability, including: 1. Weatherproofing, plumbing, electrical, and heating 2. Sanitation, garbage receptacles, and structural integrity 3.Maintenance of supplied appliances 4.Smoke alarms and carbon dioxide detectors Most importantly, we'll break down AB 628, which, starting January 1, 2026, will...
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Snatching Defeat From the Jaws of Victory: A Landlord's Tale
Attorney Dennis Block-Zoom Landlord-Tenant Talk Radio
Vote NO on California Proposition 50 Laws that cause landlords to lose even after they win!
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California Evictions: What The Sheriff Actually Does
Attorney Dennis Block-Zoom Landlord-Tenant Talk Radio
California Evictions: What The Sheriff Actually Does AB 628: New Landlord Requirements: Understand the upcoming changes effective January 1, 2026, regarding stoves and refrigerators in rental units. The Eviction Judgment: Learn about the process of obtaining a judgment for possession, including complaints, service, timelines, and what happens with defaults versus trials. The Writ of Possession: Discover the steps involved in submitting the writ to the Sheriff's Office, required fees, and the Sheriff's legal obligations, including the 5-day Notice to Vacate. Navigating Delays: Get insights into...
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Squatters-Two Insane Stories
Attorney Dennis Block-Zoom Landlord-Tenant Talk Radio
Story 1: The Alperts vs. “Elizabeth” — After buying a Fontana, CA home at foreclosure, Tracie and Myles Alpert couldn’t move in for 15 months as the former owner refused to leave. Evictions, unlawful detainer battles, media coverage (KTLA 5), and finally a Sheriff-led removal in April 2021. Story 2: The “Nanny Nightmare” — Diane Stretton vs. the Bracamontes in Upland, CA. Hired for room and board, stopped working, refused to leave, won tenant protections in court, and only left after intense national coverage (ABC, CNN, Fox). Listed as a vexatious litigant, according to ABC. What...
info_outlineIs rent control really the answer? This seminar dives into the economic realities of rent control, exploring its impact on housing supply, developers, landlords, and ultimately, renters.
We'll discuss alternative solutions for creating affordable housing and examine the unintended consequences of rent control policies.