Orange County’s maximum allowable rent increase rises to 8.7% for any increase taking effect between August 1, 2026 and July 31, 2027. That is up from 8.0%. If you own residential rental property in Orange County, this is the number that governs every rent increase you serve for the next twelve months — unless your…
For landlords in Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Huntington Beach, and the rest of Orange County, an eviction case can turn on a question that has nothing to do with whether the rent was paid: was the unit legally habitable? California law allows a tenant facing an unlawful detainer for nonpayment to raise habitability as an…
Santa Ana’s Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance (RSO) has brought about significant changes in the city’s rental landscape. This ordinance, which affects most rental units including apartments, houses, and mobile homes, aims to protect tenants from exorbitant rent hikes and unfair evictions. For landlords, understanding and complying with this ordinance is crucial to…
A new service from the City of Santa Ana Planning and Building Agency, called PBx allows property owners and contractors to obtain permits for a variety of projects in as little as one day. This is a significant improvement over the traditional permitting process, which can take weeks or even months. What types of projects…
