CAR Defeats AB1157

Victory – AB 1157 Defeated.

On Tuesday, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) announced a major victory, stopping AB 1157 in the Assembly Judiciary Committee. The bill failed decisively. AB 1157 would have imposed permanent statewide rent control on nearly all types of rental housing, including all single-family homes, most of which are currently exempt...Continue reading

Right To Counsel Notice 2025

ATTENTION Landlords – Tenants Right to Counsel Program Ordinance

The City of Los Angeles Right to Counsel Program Ordinance (RTC or RTCPO) Chapter XVI, Housing Regulations of the Los Angeles Municipal Code) provides qualifying tenants with access to legal representation in eviction and administrative proceedings that may result in the termination of the tenant’s tenancy or rental housing subsidy....Continue reading

CAR Wildfire Recovery Webinar - March 19 20

Wildfire Relief & Recovery 2-Day Webinar – Hosted by Your Local Associations – March 19 & 20

Join us for an informative two-day event designed to support REALTORS affected by wildfires, as well as those seeking to assist clients in fire-impacted areas. Our expert speakers will provide essential insights on topics such as: Property Assessment & Appraisal, Transfer of Tax Base, Financial Support & Grants. Event Details: Two...Continue reading

C.A.R. Open Letter to the Times Statewide

C.A.R. Placing Consumer Protection Open Letter in Newspapers Statewide

This week, C.A.R. is placing an open letter to homeowners, aimed at providing crucial guidance for those displaced by recent events. Signed by C.A.R. President Heather Ozur, the letter outlines key options for homeowners and offers critical advice on how to avoid common pitfalls during the rebuilding process. The letter...Continue reading

Black History Month Byron Rumford

Black History Month – Byron Rumford

In honor of Black History Month, we recognize Black advocates who championed fair housing in the United States. Our Honoring Housing Heroes series starts in California with Byron Rumford who authored the Rumford Fair Housing Act, which was passed in September 1963, five years before the federal government passed the...Continue reading

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