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09/03/2026

More housing or stronger renter protections — or can California do both? 🏡⚖️
Rent control can provide stability for renters, while housing providers and developers may worry about whether increased regulation makes rental housing a less attractive investment.
One idea: provide incentives, such as a 15-year tax break for qualifying new apartment developments, to encourage more housing construction.
But where should the balance be?
👇🏾 Renters and housing providers: What would you change about California's rental market?

09/02/2026

Does a paid-off rental mean cheaper rent? 🏡💰
A property owner with no mortgage may have lower expenses than an owner with a large mortgage — but does that mean their tenant's rent should automatically be lower?
What do you think determines fair rent: the owner's expenses or the rental market?
👇🏾 Renters AND housing providers, weigh in.

09/02/2026

There's more behind the rent than the number on the listing. 🏡
Property owners have expenses too — mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, repairs, maintenance, vacancies, management and legal compliance.
Understanding those costs helps explain another piece of California's rental market.
Need help getting your Bay Area rental priced, marketed and rented? DM Bay Area Rental Match to learn about tenant-placement services.

09/02/2026

During the pandemic, remote work changed what many renters needed from their homes.

Some renters who previously chose smaller San Francisco apartments began looking for larger spaces outside the city where they could have a separate work area and more room.

That shift in renter preferences contributed to changing demand across parts of the East Bay and surrounding suburbs while San Francisco experienced its own rental-market challenges.

It was a great example of how quickly a rental market can change when people's lifestyles and housing needs change.

💬 Did remote work change what YOU look for in a rental?

🎥 This is from Why Is California Rent So Damn High? on Life, Leases & Law. Watch the full episode on YouTube .

08/28/2026

🏗️💰 WHY IS CALIFORNIA RENT SO DAMN HIGH? — REASON #2: IT'S EXPENSIVE TO BUILD

California needs more housing—but building it comes at a significant cost.
Land, labor, building materials, permits, fees and the approval process can all add to the price of developing new housing. Once a property is completed, owners also face ongoing expenses associated with operating and maintaining it.

Those costs are another piece of California's larger housing affordability puzzle.
This is Reason #2 in our series breaking down why California rent is so high.

💬 What do you think California could do to make it less expensive to build more housing?

🎥 This is from Life, Leases & Law. Watch the full episode on YouTube .

08/27/2026

🏠💸 WHY IS CALIFORNIA RENT SO DAMN HIGH? — The Housing Shortage

One major factor affecting California rents is a shortage of available housing.

Think about 100 families looking for homes when only 70 homes are available. Demand exceeds supply, creating more competition for the housing that is available—and that can put upward pressure on rents.
Increasing the housing supply is one piece of California's much larger affordability puzzle.

But we're curious what renters and housing providers think:
🏗️ Would you support more apartment buildings being built in your neighborhood if it meant creating more housing options and potentially improving affordability?
Let us know in the comments.

🎥 This is from Life, Leases & Law. Watch the full episode on YouTube .

08/27/2026

🏠💸 Why Is California Rent So Damn High?

There isn't just one reason California rents are so expensive.
Decades of under-building, high land and construction costs, strong housing demand, development regulations and other costs associated with providing housing all play a role.

For renters, that means today's rental prices are the result of several pressures on the housing market—not one single issue.
This is the overview. In the next few clips, I'll break down some of these reasons individually and explain how they affect California's rental market.

🎥 This is from Life, Leases & Law. Watch the full episode on YouTube .

08/26/2026

LANDLORD MISTAKE #4: Not Giving Proper Notice for a Rent Increase

Housing providers: knowing the allowable rent increase is only one part of the process. You also need to provide the proper written notice before the increase takes effect.

In California, an increase of 10% or less generally requires at least 30 days’ written notice, while an increase of more than 10% generally requires at least 90 days’ written notice.

Local ordinances may have additional requirements, so check the rules that apply to your specific property before serving a rent increase notice.

🎥 This is a clip from Life, Leases & Law. Watch the full episode on YouTube .

⚖️ For educational purposes only. This is not legal advice.

08/26/2026

LANDLORD MISTAKE #3: Calculating the Rent Increase Percentage Wrong

Housing providers, knowing the allowable rent increase is important—but so is calculating it correctly.

Before serving a rent increase notice, verify the allowable percentage, confirm the correct rent amount you're working from, double-check your calculation and review the final notice.

A calculation error can turn what should have been a straightforward rent increase into an unnecessary problem.

🎥 This is a clip from Life, Leases & Law. Watch the full episode on YouTube .

⚖️ For educational purposes only. This is not legal advice.

08/26/2026

LANDLORD MISTAKE #2: Not Knowing the Rental Laws

Housing providers: understanding the laws that apply to your rental property is part of protecting your investment.

California has statewide rental laws, while some cities have additional local requirements. Depending on your property and location, different rules may apply to rent increases, notices, security deposits, applicant screening, fair housing and other tenancy matters.

Before taking action, make sure you understand the rules that apply to your specific property.

🎥 This is a clip from Life, Leases & Law. Watch the full episode on YouTube .

⚖️ For educational purposes only. This is not legal advice.

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