Posts by Advocacy Staff
BOMA/GLA Launches Policy Pulse Newsletter—Your Monthly Source for CRE UpdatesÂ
From fighting harmful rent control to stopping a costly vacancy tax, BOMA/GLA has been busy protecting your interests. Now, we’re excited to keep you updated with our new monthly advocacy newsletter – Policy Pulse: Your Voice in Action.
Read MoreSouth Coast AQMD Board Shoots Down Proposed RulesÂ
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Board voted 7–5 to reject proposed rules 1111 and 1121 that would have required replacing small gas appliances with electric ones.
Rule 1146.2, which covers larger commercial water heaters, boilers, and process heaters, still requires a phased transition to zero-emission equipment between 2026 and 2033.
Stay Ahead of Risks: BOMA/GLA’s Upcoming Security and Emergency Preparedness EventsÂ
The ongoing ICE activity, protests, curfews, and street closures across the region highlight just how important it is to be ready for future emergencies.
Read MoreMayor Signs LA Budget: More LAPD Recruits, But Service Cuts Remain
Mayor Karen Bass signed the budget on Friday and announced a deal with the City Council to bring back LAPD hiring.
Read MoreDTLA Street Closures and Curfews: What You Need to Know
As demonstrations and protests continue, it’s especially important for property professionals to stay informed about street closures and curfews in Downtown LA.
Read MoreGuidance 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.
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