Posts by Martha Cox-Nitikman
Update on LA County Business Closure and Reopening
To streamline updates on closures and re-opening, Governor Newsom has published California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. This blueprint will outline what industries in each county can open based on confirmed COVID-19 data. In this article, we hope to share up to date information on which …
Read MoreProperty Tax Relief Available for Civil Unrest Damages
According to the Los Angeles County Tax Assessor, you may be eligible for Misfortune or Calamity Property Tax relief if your property has been damaged by a natural disaster or other unforeseeable, sudden, and unusual occurrences. Filing a claim will temporarily reduce the assessed value of your property – and your property taxes. Granted, these values will remain in effect until …
Read MoreGarcetti Creates New LAPD Community Safety Bureau, Will Reimagine Policing
Due to public pressure regarding police practices, Mayor Eric Garcetti recently announced the establishment of a new Community Safety Partnership (CSP) Bureau within the Los Angeles Police Department. Uniquely, the CSP program seeks to reimagine the role of law enforcement in the community. Specifically, CSP places specially-trained officers in …
Read MoreDue to COVID-19, L.A. Commercial Tenants Are Entering a ‘New Normal’
Last April, we surveyed managers about their response to mandatory cleaning protocols and social distancing requirements due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now in the heart of summer, we inquired about a different set of concerns: changes in tenants’ habits, rental income and …
Read MoreHow to Maintain Proper Indoor Air Quality
Certainly, building owners and managers know that indoor air quality is on the minds of tenants as their employees return to work. Though, there can be some barriers in ensuring that systems work efficiently in providing the most hygienic environment for tenants and customers. Fortunately, there is a wide range of public, non-profit, and for-profit organizations with excellent guides and tools …
Read MoreWhat Will Public Transportation Look Like After COVID-19?
Even before social distancing was encouraged due to COVID-19, the LA County Metro busses were already facing severe declines in ridership. So, due to health concerns and changing commuter preferences, Metro will likely have many barriers to consider in the near future. Certainly, Metro will have to reimagine public transit …
Read MoreAre Tenants Returning and Paying Rent? 10 Portfolio Managers Share their Experience
In conversations with 10 property managers throughout LA County, there is strong evidence that the commercial real estate industry is rapidly adapting to the Coronavirus epidemic. In this article, we’ll explore the accounts …
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