Dear Landlords, I wanted to take this time at the end of 2025 to thank you again for the trust you put in me and your team at The LaBrada Group. It’s been quite a few years post Covid with staffing issues… attracting them, properly training them the LaBrada way, retaining them, motivating them and keeping them coming back. Those of you that own small businesses know the struggle. I thank you for...
As California rental laws continue to evolve, several new regulations are set to take effect in 2026. These updates introduce additional requirements and clarifications that impact how rental properties are operated statewide. Staying informed is important—but for our clients, the day-to-day compliance is handled by our team. Below is an overview of the most notable laws property owners should be...
Starting January 1, 2026, a new California law — Assembly Bill 628 (AB 628) — will change what’s legally required for a rental property to be considered “tenantable.” This means landlords and property managers will soon have new standards to meet under California Civil Code § 1941.1, including a key update: All rental units must include a working stove and refrigerator unless the tenant...
August 29, 2025 - California Apartment Association (CAA) California landlords can now apply for grant funding to strengthen older rental properties against earthquakes. Through the Earthquake Brace + Bolt program, property owners are eligible for up to $3,000 per home to help cover the cost of seismic retrofits. The program, administered by the California Residential Mitigation Program, has set...
AB 1482 Explained: What California’s Rent Cap Means for Property Owners in 2025–2026 As of August 1, 2025, California’s statewide rent cap under AB 1482 has been updated based on the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI). Here's what it means for you—and how to plan ahead. What’s Changing? AB 1482 (the Tenant Protection Act of 2019) limits annual rent increases on eligible rental...
June 19, 2025 - California Apartment Association (CAA) The Pomona City Council this week voted to adopt a permanent rent control ordinance that will cap annual rent increases at 5%. For the past three years, an emergency ordinance in the city has limited rent increases to the rate of inflation with a maximum of 4%. Under the newly approved ordinance, that temporary cap will remain in place...
ConsumerAffairs just released a brand new report highlighting the Best Cities to Move to in California — and we’re thrilled to see that many of the cities The LaBrada Group proudly serves made the list! These top-performing cities include: Corona Rancho Cucamonga Moreno Valley Menifee Ontario Jurupa Valley Riverside This recognition highlights what we already know —...
May 14, 2025 - California Apartment Association (CAA) The California Apartment Association today published Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures for four metropolitan areas – Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, and San Francisco – in California. These figures govern the maximum allowable rent increases effective on or after Aug. 1, 2025, for units subject to AB 1482 rent caps in 10 counties across the...
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