Orange County Register
Southern Californians Received $2.2 Billion in Rent Relief
When Southern California's rental market was upended by the pandemic, billions in rent relief funds flowed to struggling tenants and landlords alike. Our team weighs in on what that meant for Orange County property owners and the road to recovery.
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Apartment Owners Association
Understanding Habitability in California
California law places serious obligations on landlords when it comes to providing a habitable rental unit — but many property owners aren't clear on exactly what that requires. Our principal Jacob Canter breaks down what habitability means under state law and what happens when a rental falls short.
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Apartment Owners Association
Prime Time for Renting in California
Timing your rental listing can be just as important as pricing it right. In this piece, Jacob Canter explains how seasonality affects leasing speed, rental rates, and tenant quality — and how to use it to your advantage.
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Apartment Owners Association
AB 628: What Orange County Landlords Need to Know About the New Fridge Requirement
Assembly Bill 628 changed what California considers a legally habitable rental unit, adding refrigerators and stoves to the required furnishings list. Jacob Canter walks Orange County landlords through exactly what this means for their leases, move-in checklists, and maintenance budgets.
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Apartment Owners Association
California Smoke Alarm, CO Detector, and Water Heater Requirements Explained
Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and water heaters aren't optional — they're the law. Jacob Canter outlines the specific compliance requirements California landlords must meet to keep their properties safe and legally sound.
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Apartment Owners Association
Treat Fair Housing and Section 8 Compliance as Leasing Opportunities
Fair housing violations often come from overlooked listing language or blanket policies that unintentionally screen out voucher holders. Jacob Canter reframes compliance not as a liability, but as a way to expand your applicant pool and protect your investment.
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Apartment Owners Association
DIY or Professional Property Management: What's Right for You?
Self-managing a rental can seem like a money-saver — until the calls start coming in at midnight. Jacob Canter lays out the real costs and trade-offs of going it alone versus hiring a professional, helping landlords make the decision that actually fits their goals.
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