Landlords

WASHINGTON — With two conservatives in dissent, the Supreme Court on Monday turned down a property-rights claim from Los Angeles landlords who say they lost millions from unpaid rent during the COVID-19…

A new survey shows almost seven in 10 renters worry about asking for repairs in case they face a rent increase, reflecting the shifting power dynamic between landlords and tenants…

Key Takeaways Landlords can sue for damages beyond the security deposit when damages exceed normal wear and tear. Tenants can protect themselves by documenting the property’s condition, understanding their lease,…

Tired of scouring Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace for a decently used refrigerator because your new apartment didn’t come with one? This headache could become a thing of the past with…

In a former clothing store in Santa Monica, young entrepreneurs hawk products live on TikTok, sometimes in marathon sessions that last many hours. Fans and customers can stroll onto the…

The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to prohibit landlords from evicting tenants for allowing people or pets displaced by last month’s fires to live with them. In a 14-0…

With thousands of houses and apartments lost to wildfires in an already tight housing market, landlords in downtown Los Angeles are trying to woo displaced fire victims to a more…