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December Updates: Cooling Mandates, Rent Trends, and Year-End Insights for LA Renters 🎄
Welcome to The Tenure View!
Hey there, LA renters! 👋 As the year wraps up, there’s plenty to reflect on—and even more to prepare for. Whether it’s rent trends, potential new laws, or tips to keep your home cozy this winter, we’ve got you covered. And yes, we’re sending this edition a little early to make sure you’re in the know before the holiday rush!
**Main Article: "A Cooler Future? LA County's Move Toward AC Mandates" 🌡️
While temperatures may be mild now, LA’s infamous heatwaves are never far off. This month, the LA County Board of Supervisors took a significant step toward requiring cooling measures in rental housing, like air conditioning, to ensure safe indoor temperatures during extreme heat.
What’s Happening:
Supervisors are considering setting a legal maximum indoor temperature for rental units, potentially requiring landlords to provide cooling solutions.
These measures aim to protect vulnerable groups, including seniors and families with young kids, as climate change drives longer, hotter heatwaves.
Why It Matters for Renters:
If implemented, landlords may need to retrofit buildings with AC or other cooling measures, bringing relief to thousands of tenants who endure unsafe heat in their homes.
Final votes on the measures are still months away, but the push signals growing recognition of renters’ health and safety needs.
Keep an eye on this—2025 could bring some big changes to housing requirements in LA.
Quick Tips: How to Navigate Rent Hikes in 2024 💸
With inflation easing, rent hikes might slow next year, but staying informed is key:
Know Your Limits: LA’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance caps increases at 4% (or 6% if your landlord pays utilities). Check if you’re covered!
Spot Illegal Increases: If you receive a rent hike notice over the legal limit, contact StayHousedLA.org or a local tenant advocacy group for help.
Negotiate: Some landlords may be open to lower increases, especially in competitive markets like Santa Monica, where rents are falling.
Speaking of Santa Monica, rents there have dropped for 10 consecutive months, making it one of the few LA areas where affordability is improving. Could this signal a broader trend? Time will tell.
Poll Results: Renters’ Top Concerns for 2024 📊
In last week’s poll, you told us what’s on your mind as renters:
Keeping Rents Low 🏠
Finding Affordable Housing Options 🔍
Stronger Tenant Protections 💪
Navigating Lease Renewals 📜
We hear you! Our upcoming newsletters will tackle these topics with practical tips, local updates, and success stories to empower you in 2024.
Community Spotlight: “Uniting for Tenant Rights” at LA City Hall 🌆
This month, LA City Council narrowly voted to support the Justice for Renters Act, an effort to strengthen rent control laws statewide. While tenant advocates hailed the decision, landlord groups argue it could stifle housing development.
To a tenant in West Adams, who faces rising rents after decades in his apartment, this act could be a game-changer. The tenant shares “It’s a step toward protecting people like me who are at risk of losing our homes”.
Seasonal Advice: Prepping for Winter in LA ❄️
Energy Savings: Invest in draft stoppers and energy-efficient curtains to cut heating costs.
Holiday Moves: If you’re planning to move, remember that winter is the off-season—use this to negotiate better terms!
Connect with Your Community: Attend local holiday events or join tenant association meetings to strengthen support networks.
Closing Thoughts & Thank You
As 2024 winds down, we’re grateful to have you as part of The Tenure View community. Your voice matters, and together, we’re building a stronger, more informed renter community in LA.
Don’t Forget: We’ll be back in January with more news, tips, and stories to kick off the new year. Have a safe and happy holiday season!
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Until next time,
The Tenure View Team
