Newcastle Courtyards has just requested that the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit review and reverse the federal judge’s decision to dismiss this case. The reality is the ULA has been a tax impacting more than just “mansions” and is not meeting the promise sold to voters.
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At their April 9th meeting, the LA Board of Supervisors directed the agencies responsible for property tax assessments to find ways to streamline the process.
Current backlogs result in delayed refunds and corrected tax assessments for our members.
Understanding all the various energy efficiency requirements and incentives can be overwhelming. However, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s Business Offerings for Sustainable Solutions (BOSS) program can support business growth, especially as regulations become stricter. This rebate enables a business to potentially recoup their entire investment.
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Guest Author The LA City Council is considering a charter amendment that will change how police discipline and oversight are applied. These changes could possibly improve community trust and department morale, which in turn could lead to a safer LA that can benefit businesses. However, any effort at reform must avoid worsening the morale…
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Two bills in the California legislature would raise the cost of janitorial services in the state. Some buildings could see costs rise by as much as $100K a month!
Assembly Bill 2374 expands requirements for displaced janitors, and Assembly Bill 2364 imposes production rate limits.
Both bills represent new costs for an industry still reeling from market uncertainty.
Downtown Assemblymember Miguel Santiago has proposed two bills, Assembly Bill 2909 and Assembly Bill 2910, to make adaptive reuse projects easier.
With the changing nature of work post-pandemic, there is a need for building owners to have greater flexibility with the use of their buildings. Office utilization has changed at the same time our state is experiencing a housing crisis.
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The Burbank City Council adopted a new five-year economic strategic plan.
The number one goal is to streamline permitting. If properly implemented, the members’ business experience with the city will improve.
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The Beverly Hills City Council will provide an additional $1 million in funding for programs that address homelessness.
The city adopted its homelessness plan in 2023, and the additional funding will support its goals.
DTLA has faced numerous challenges since COVID-19. However, a new report from the DTLA Alliance shows progress in the city’s center.
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Last week, the Taxpayer Protection Act Campaign officially launched!
The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (TPA) would restore and enhance taxpayer protections in California.
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