California renters who pay their rent on time can soon have those good habits reflected in their credit scores thanks to a new bill just signed into law. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill last Thursday that requires California landlords in multi-family housing to allow tenants the option to opt out of having their rent payments reported to credit bureaus. ...

GHP Management – a subsidiary of GH Palmer Associates – agreed to pay $1.75 million to resolve claims that it violated California law by charging fees on late rent payments.  Tenants of certain Santa Clarita apartment complexes from the 2014-22 are entitled to reimbursement of illegally collected late fees, according to a class action lawsuit.  GHP Management – a subsidiary ...

In an effort to help property owners who have been burdened by Los Angeles County’s eviction moratorium, the County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger this week that is expected to identify existing funding, legislation, and programs to bring them financial relief. The amended motion also directs County Counsel, the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs, ...

The California renters’ market is so different from anywhere else in the USA, even in other major areas of habitation like New York. For this reason, it is vital that renters in California know their rights and what is expected of them, even if they are not living in a major hub like Los Angeles or San Francisco. With eviction ...

Richard Szerman of Alta Realty Group has helped thousands of homeowners buy and sell houses for over 25 years and counting and wants to help the community when it comes to sales tactics not to fall for.

Richard Szerman, real estate expert and realtor for the Santa Clarita Valley’s top-rated Alta Realty Group, is a frequent guest of KHTS due to his expertise on the markets. Richard Szerman’s immense knowledge of the housing market has made him one of Santa Clarita’s top realtors, which he continues to succeed at with Alta Realty Group. “It is incredibly important ...

  The statewide eviction moratorium under the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act (CTRA) is expected to end next week, affecting renters and landlords across California, including Santa Clarita.  The eviction moratorium is scheduled to end on Thursday Sept. 30, however, the law is not expected to simply return to its pre-pandemic form, according to officials.  “Instead, a new law, the COVID-19 ...

When it comes to the leading locations for renters right now, Santa Clarita is steadily climbing the charts in their eyes. With Santa Monica rental rates continuing to rise and cities like Santa Clarita ranking highly as the city to be stuck at home during a pandemic, the market can be a lucrative one for landlords. Since the onset of the pandemic, rents in ...

For residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Los Angeles County announced a rent relief program, taking applications next week, officials said. Los Angeles County is opening applications for county-subsidized coronavirus rent relief for eligible renters beginning Aug. 17, and lasting through Aug. 31, 2020. “I am grateful for the opportunity to share information about a valuable resource for our residents ...

The California Legislature is currently trying to figure out what to do about one of the worst economic crises that the state has seen in decades, as it has less than a month left to decide. With the current circumstances of COVID, there’s nothing worse than trying to figure out what to do about rent. There are hundreds, if not ...