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Why Retail Leasing Looks Different in 2026
Across Los Angeles, retail space is undergoing a major shift: tenants are no longer primarily selling goods — they are providing services. From fitness studios and medical uses to beauty, wellness, and personal care, service-based tenants are now driving demand for retail space. This shift directly affects leasing strategy, tenant improvements, and daily building operations, requiring property managers to adapt to different tenant needs, operating hours, and infrastructure demands.
Read MoreCulver City Development Permit Fees — What CRE Should Know
Culver City has implemented an updated Comprehensive Fee Schedule that increased certain development-related fees charged during the permitting process for construction and renovation projects. Fees are paid by property owners and they can influence leasing timelines, tenant build-outs, and reinvestment activity — all areas commercial real estate professionals manage every day.
Read MoreVictory for Commercial Real Estate: Key Elements of Janitorial Bills Defeated
Our coalition secured a significant victory against two costly janitorial bills, AB 2364 and AB 2374, that would have raised operational expenses and hurt commercial real estate recovery.
From the start, BOMA/GLA and our partners stood firm against these bills, which imposed heavy regulations and burdened property owners.
While AB 2364 passed in a much-amended form, AB 2374 was stopped in Senate Appropriations, halting its progress.
Here’s how both bills evolved and what it means for our industry.
2024 Operating Benchmark Report is Now AvailableÂ
We’re excited to announce that the 2024 Operating Benchmark Report is now available! For the second year in a row, taxes and insurance are the top building expenses.
Read MoreBenchmark Report Survey Deadline Extended!
The Operating Benchmark Report survey deadline is extended to June 21st.
This comprehensive survey covers various operating expenses, such as utilities, maintenance, insurance, and taxes.
Read MoreJanitorial Bills Pass California Assembly
Two high-cost janitorial bills continue to advance through the legislative process, with both now in the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
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.
The impact of the tentative labor agreement on the bills remains to be seen.
CRE Goes on Offense in Sacramento
Our new lobbyist in the state capitol is wasting no time getting started! He has put forward two time-saving (and money-saving) bills.
One is to limit how long a city can take to plan-check before an applicant can hire an external professional.
The other would limit legal proceedings meant to delay evictions.
Rising Creates Partnership at 1 Cal Plaza to Promote ESG
UL Solutions’ collaboration with 1 Cal Plaza allowed the building to pursue certifications and verifications that would enhance its reputation as a sustainable building.
Read MoreNew Santa Monica Zero Emissions Building Code
Santa Monica is developing a Zero Emissions Building (ZEB) Code for 2023. The new code will eliminate natural gas options for all new buildings in the city, with limited exceptions.
Santa Monica joins a growing list of jurisdictions pushing building electrification and decarbonization codes.
Newsom Signs Two Bills that Allow Housing on Commercially Zoned Land
On September 28th, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2011 and SB 6 into law. The two landmark bills allow for housing to be placed on commercially zoned land without changing zoning laws.
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