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JOB ALERT! Brennan Law Firm is hiring an Associate Attorney skilled in litigation. Please view our website for details on this position.
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We're Hiring for Associate Attorney and Paralegal Positions.

Brennan Law Firm is seeking a California-licensed attorney with experience in litigation, and law and motion practice to join the firm.

The firm is also seeking to hire a paralegal.

Please view our website's careers page to review the available positions.

https://mbrennanlaw.com/about/careers/

Los Angeles County Supervisors Solis & Horvath Want the Eviction Moratorium to Go On FOREVER - https://mailchi.mp/282d7c2b8499/alert-changes-to-la-countys-covid-19-moratoriums-13855889

Democrats Ask Biden to Impose Nationwide Rent Control - https://mailchi.mp/e15d31891bf0/alert-changes-to-la-countys-covid-19-moratoriums-13851113

Brennan Law Firm is hiring for the position of Paralegal. View the careers page of our website for more information. If you meet the qualifications, we want to hear from you!

Brennan Law Firm is hiring an Associate Attorney. Visit our careers page for job details and apply today! https://mbrennanlaw.com/about/careers/

*NEWS ALERT* LA City Council to End City's Local Emergency on Feb. 1, 2023! - https://mailchi.mp/b174c9cb83da/alert-changes-to-la-countys-covid-19-moratoriums-13830417

*ALERT* COVID-19 State of Emergency to end to Feb. 28, 2023 - https://mailchi.mp/72702c2c087e/alert-changes-to-la-countys-covid-19-moratoriums-13715437

*ALERT* Changes to LA County's COVID-19 Moratoriums - https://mailchi.mp/73b94fdbac32/alert-changes-to-la-countys-covid-19-moratoriums

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California's Habitability Requirements-What You Need To Know BP Michael Brennan | Attorney

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California's Habitability Requirements-What You Need To Know
- What is the Scope of the “Warranty of Habitability”
- What is required in the unit to make it "fit for human occupancy.”
- What constitutes an “uninhabitable rental unit”
- What are the landlord's maintenance & repair obligations during the tenancy?
- What are the tenant's maintenance & repair obligations during the tenancy?
- The landlord’s inspection obligations before and during the tenancy
- How to respond to a tenant who won't give you access to make repairs.

Brennan Law Firm is a landlord’s firm focusing exclusively on representing landlords, real estate professionals, and management companies in all areas of landlord/tenant law.

California's Habitability Requirements-What You Need To Know BP Michael Brennan | Attorney

LA City Council Approves Recommendations on End to Moratoriums - https://mailchi.mp/e59254449757/say-no-to-la-measures-ula-and-sp-and-pasadena-rent-control-13704857

City’s Eviction Moratorium to End on January 31, 2023, As Rent Increase Freeze Remains in Place for Additional 12 Months Thereafter

Say NO to L.A. Measures ULA and SP; and Pasadena Rent Control! - https://mailchi.mp/5c3a0d5c0bf9/say-no-to-la-measures-ula-and-sp-and-pasadena-rent-control

Stop the Further Spread of Rent Control – Don’t Let Tenant Groups Have a Mandate for More!

No More Tax Hikes! Measures ULA and SP Will Increase The Cost Of Living For All L.A. Residents.

Don't miss the AOAUSA's upcoming must-attend tradeshow and conference. Looking forward to speaking at the main event!

Trade Show Long Beach - AOAUSA Apartment Owners Association Trade Show

https://mailchi.mp/704fa3f1ab92/inflation-reduction-act-of-2022

INFLATION REDUCTION ACT OF 2022

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

TAX-RELATED PROVISIONS:
**ENERGY TAX CREDITS, INCOME TAX PROVISIONS, IRS FUNDING**

On August 16th, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act which is aimed at addressing issues of inflation and climate change. Click the link below for more information about some of the key tax-related provisions and the potential impacts on you and your business.

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - SOURCE: CreativePlanning.com

Wildfire again triggers protections against price gouging The Oak Fire raging near Yosemite National Park has led to Gov. Newsom to declare a state of emergency in Mariposa County on July 23, 2022.  This move has again…

Study Finds U.S. Needs 4.3 Million More Apartments by 2035 Commissioned by the National Multifamily Housing Council and the National Apartment Association, the study shows the need for 266,000 new apartment homes each year.

July 19, 2022 - VIA www.caanet.org:

Bill takes aim at wage garnishment for most back rent

July 19, 2022
A state Senate bill working its way toward the governor’s desk would prohibit the use of wage garnishment for collecting unpaid rent and other debts from most Californians.

The bill, SB 1477 [https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB1477]
by state Sen. Bob Wieckowski, D-Fremont, would no longer allow wage garnishment for individuals earning $36 per hour or less. In areas of the state with a $17 per hour minimum wage, those who earn $41 per hour also would be exempt from garnishment, granting protections to debtors making north of $85,000 per year.

“This exemption is not need-based and would apply to all debtors based on individual pay, no-questions-asked,” says an opposition letter from a coalition of trade associations that includes the California Apartment Association.

When the Legislature instituted its COVID-19 eviction moratorium, lawmakers made clear that rental owners would be able to collect unpaid COVID rental debt through a civil court collections process and rent garnishment after two years. SB 1477 reneges on that promise.

The letter points out the unintended consequence of Wieckowski’s bill.

“If creditors are unable to recover on outstanding debts using the last option of wage garnishment, access to affordable credit will be further restricted for consumers who need it the most,” the letter says. “There is an enormous amount of academic research finding that legislation creating barriers to the legitimate collection of debt results in higher interest rates and less access to credit for low credit score consumers.”’

The legislation has already passed the state Senate and will be taken up by the Assembly next month when the Legislature returns from its summer recess.

Bill takes aim at wage garnishment for most back rent A state Senate bill working its way toward the governor’s desk would prohibit the use of wage garnishment for collecting unpaid rent and other debts from most Californians. The bill,…

Expiration of California’s Eviction Moratorium Webinar The limited extension (through AB 2179) of California’s eviction protections for tenants with pending rental assistance applications end June 30, 2022. Starting July 1, 2022 the notice requirements and special…

☎️ CALL TO ACTION !!! IMPORTANT DEADLINE 6/28
Your Advocacy is Working! Demand an End to the Eviction Moratorium!

Late last week, a proposal was introduced to receive recommendations to institute financial planning and debt repayment for tenants who continue to claim COVID hardship and review recommendations for an earlier phase-out of the county’s current eviction moratorium.

Housing providers need to contact supervisors and call in to public comment tomorrow (6/28) to support item 71-D.

Read the item 71-D HERE:

https://engage.caanet.org/NTU5LVRFTi05NDgAAAGFRUuPQyhAnVP4lHkcoNC-FzYc3MQIMkYC3IjjStgWjBG0LvzYGxiypsfb6GAsQMIIkls8gpM=

Make Public Comment!

When: 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 28
How: Call (877) 226-8163 then enter code 1336503
What: Item 71-D

*Call in right at 9 a.m. Be prepared for a long wait*. Request to speak on item 71-D and general public comment. Support item 71-D and tell your story.

On the east coast, landlords weigh in on the real estate boom - via Curbed. What Landlords Privately Think About the Real Estate Boom:

https://www.curbed.com/2022/06/landlords-thinking-real-estate-boom.html

What are your thoughts?

Rents are rising, housing is in short supply and tenants are going above the asking rental price to snag a desirable place to live.

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-next-phase-of-americas-competitive-housing-market-renters-facing-bidding-wars-11654016733

A new phase in America's white-hot housing market: Desperate renters facing bidding wars Rents are rising, housing is in short supply and tenants are going above the asking rental price to snag a desirable place to live.

High mortgage rates don’t just affect homeowners. The higher rates are making it more difficult for apartment owners to pay back their loans, and they may be forced to raise their rents—even higher—to generate more income to do so, The Wall Street Journal reports.
https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2022/05/31/rising-rates-also-pressing-on-apartment-owners

Rising Rates Also Pressing on Apartment Owners Higher borrowing costs for property owners could lead to even higher rents for tenants.

https://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/property-management/multifamily-investors-eye-new-challenges-after-banner-growth/

Multifamily Investors Eye New Challenges After Banner Growth - AAOA Homebuilders are building to a higher price point and creating a greater delta between the pricing of single-family homes and apartment rents.

Los Angeles tenant groups are suing California’s housing department, alleging that the state’s decision to wind down its rent relief program on April 1 unlawfully cut off applicants waiting for funds and put them at risk of eviction.

https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/rent-relief-california-covid-debt-housing-is-key-lawsuit-state-housing-eviction-tenants

LA Tenant Groups Are Suing California Over Decision To End Rent Relief When the state closed its rent relief program on April 1, many tenants still waiting for funds suddenly faced eviction.

NOW HIRING: ATTORNEY

Brennan Law Firm is expanding, and we are looking for individuals interested in working in the legal field. We frequently have multiple positions open, including attorney, staff, and associate attorney positions. Visit https://mbrennanlaw.com/about/careers/ for information.

Brennan Law Firm is expanding, and we are looking for individuals interested in working in the legal field. We frequently have multiple positions open, including staff and associate attorney positions. Experience is not as important as an eye for detail, a coachable personality, and a positive attitude.

Please visit our careers page at https://mbrennanlaw.com/about/careers/ for more information.

NOW HIRING: Paralegal

Brennan Law Firm is expanding, and we are looking for individuals interested in working in the legal field. We frequently have multiple positions open, including staff and associate attorney positions. Experience is not as important as an eye for detail, a coachable personality, and a positive attitude.

Please visit our careers page at https://mbrennanlaw.com/about/careers/ for more information.

NOW HIRING: Paralegal

Brennan Law Firm is expanding, and we are looking for individuals interested in working in the legal field. We frequently have multiple positions open, including staff and associate attorney positions. Experience is not as important as an eye for detail, a coachable personality, and a positive attitude.

Please visit our careers page at https://mbrennanlaw.com/about/careers/ for more information.

A bill signed into law yesterday extends part of California’s COVID-19 eviction moratorium through June 30, but only for tenants whose applications for rental assistance have been submitted on or before today, March 31, 2022.

AB 2179 offers no protections for tenants who didn’t pay the rent and either refused to apply for rental assistance or were denied assistance based on income. Moreover, tenants who fail to pay rent that comes due Friday, April 1, and after are subject to eviction rules from before the pandemic.

https://caanet.org/state-passes-urgency-covid-19-eviction-law/?mkt_tok=NTU5LVRFTi05NDgAAAGDgRNUxiVLvxgJ-lmWoq2Oxpp1zIxFx6DHaLhIOfLWd8gkH9OaY8jDlQD_9Y28VcdFvbaW4zJlXERuj9Co6jm11AfggBqviQ-31e7oq2wl

State passes urgency COVID-19 eviction law A bill signed into law this afternoon extends part of California’s COVID-19 eviction moratorium through June 30, but only for tenants whose applications for rental assistance have been submitted on…