Posts by Advocacy Staff
Sharpen Your CAM Strategy
As operating costs tighten, getting CAM right matters more than ever. Small missteps in calculations or lease interpretation can quickly turn into lost revenue and avoidable disputes for your building.
Read MoreModern Tools for Stronger Building Operations
Join our upcoming Property Technology Policy Briefing to break down how today’s tools actually fit into your building—from access control and HVAC to AI analytics and tenant experience platforms. The session will focus on what matters most: how technology is shifting from a “nice-to-have” to core building infrastructure that drives efficiency, cost savings, and tenant satisfaction.
Read MoreIndustry Input Helps Drive LA Permitting Reform Directive
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has issued a new Executive Directive to streamline permitting across the City, including changes that impact commercial real estate. This matters for our members because it reflects the exact issues we raised with the Mayor’s Office and LADBS, showing that our voices are being heard and helping shape what comes next.
Read MoreNovember Ballot Initiative Could Reshape Measure ULA
A new statewide ballot measure that could significantly limit local real estate transfer taxes, including Los Angeles’ Measure ULA, has officially qualified for the November 2026 ballot. This matters for our members because it could reshape the future of ULA, influence transaction activity, and create opportunity in how deals are structured across the region.
Read MoreRegister for Our Upcoming Measure ULA Member Town Hall
Measure ULA is being actively reviewed, and key decisions are being shaped now by the City’s ULA Ad Hoc Committee. With recommendations expected to go before the Los Angeles City Council by June 1, there is a narrow window for commercial real estate to weigh in.
Read MoreHow CRE Teams Are Cutting Energy, Water, and Costs
Sustainability is not just a future goal—it’s a present-day operational priority for commercial real estate. At our recent event, “How to Reduce Energy, Water, and Operating Costs,” BOMA/GLA members heard directly from industry experts on how to lower expenses, improve building performance, and stay ahead of growing regulatory expectations.
Read MoreLA Lighting Assessment Raises Cost Concerns for CRE
The City of Los Angeles is moving forward with a proposed street lighting assessment that will go to a vote of property owners in the coming weeks. City officials recently presented details directly to BOMA/GLA’s Government Affairs Committee—an important opportunity to better understand how this proposal could impact commercial properties and costs moving forward.
Read MoreThe World Cup Is Coming—Is Your Building Ready?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to California this summer, bringing millions of visitors, global attention, and weeks of sustained activity, not just a single-day event like the Super Bowl. For commercial real estate, that means a completely different operating environment that could impact everything from tenant access to building security and daily operations.
Read MoreMember Advocacy Stops Risky Security Bill
AB 1742, a bill that would have changed how legal summons are served, has been pulled and is no longer moving forward this legislative session. This is a meaningful win for commercial real estate, as the bill raised concerns about operational disruption, legal risk, and building management challenges.
Read MoreLA CRE Takes the Spotlight with Historic TOBY Sweep
It’s official—BOMA Greater Los Angeles just made history. For the first time ever, every building submitted for the TOBY (The Outstanding Building of the Year) Awards from our market won at the regional level and will now advance to the international stage.
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