Got a Wood Based Balcony? Get It Inspected!

By January 1, 2025, all California buildings with 3 or more units must have wood-based balconies and decks inspected and approved by a licensed contractor as safe for public use. The structures must then be re-inspected and certified again every six years. For more...

Alameda Making Rent Control Stronger

The city of Alameda strengthens rent control restrictions by limiting the AGA to 70% of the CPI. This is the second substantial change to the ordinance in the past three months. It is possible that this will hinder investment opportunities in the metro. For more...