Posts by Advocacy Staff
Guidance for Property Managers on Law Enforcement InteractionsÂ
Immigration enforcement actions are happening in several major U.S. cities. To support property professionals in responding effectively, BOMA International collaborated with legal experts to develop guidance on engaging federal enforcement personnel while stressing the importance of legal counsel.
Read MoreAB 380 Advances: State Assembly Passes Commercial Rent Control Bill
The state legislature is now advancing Assembly Bill 380—a measure that threatens to undermine the very recovery efforts we’ve worked so hard to achieve. Unfortunately, the bill passed the Assembly this week. If it becomes law, it would effectively legalize commercial rent control during any declared state of emergency.
Read MoreNewsom’s Budget Snub of Prop 36 Raises Concerns Over Retail Crime and Property Management
Prop 36, which voters strongly supported last year, boosts penalties for repeat retail theft and fentanyl dealers and requires drug treatment for some nonviolent drug offenders. Even though law enforcement and the state’s attorney general want funding for Prop 36, Newsom’s budget doesn’t include any.
Read MoreWhat the Olympics Means for Long Beach CRE: Highlights from Councilmember Duggan’s Town HallÂ
Councilmember Kristina Duggan recently led an engaging town hall in Long Beach, where the community got a firsthand look at how the city is gearing up for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Read MoreSB 789 Vacancy Reporting Mandate Defeated
SB 789 has been defeated in the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreFilm-Friendly LA: What Mayor Bass’s Executive Order Means for CRE Professionals
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has signed an executive order to make it easier and cheaper to film in the city. The goal is to keep entertainment jobs in LA and support the local film and TV industry.
Read MoreWhat LA’s Revised Budget Means for Public Safety and City Services Near Your PropertiesÂ
The Los Angeles City Council approved a revised $13.95 billion budget that avoids the deepest job cuts but still reduces funding for key city services, especially public safety.
Read MoreInside Governor Newsom’s New Homelessness Strategy and CRE Industry Effects
As homelessness remains a challenge for the commercial real estate industry, Governor Gavin Newsom is urging cities to clear more encampments and is supporting the effort with billions in new grants.
Read MoreOlympic Opportunities for the CRE Industry
LA28 has released its updated plan for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, highlighting the use of existing stadiums and arenas across the Los Angeles area.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Codes and Regulations Committee Hosts Successful Fire Life Safety SeminarÂ
Thank you to everyone who joined us for an informative seminar on Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) upgrades, proudly planned and hosted by our Codes and Regulations Committee!
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