Friday, 6 March, 2026
In 1978, California voters passed Proposition 13, a landmark law that completely reshaped the state’s property tax system and became the foundation of homeowner protections in California. For decades, Prop 13 shielded homeowners from sharp tax increases by capping annual assessed value growth at 2% and reassessing property only when […]
Over the past few months, many California landlords—especially retirees and older homeowners—have heard alarming claims that “California quietly passed 10 new rental laws in 2026.” The concerns are understandable: Is the state deliberately making it harder to be a landlord? Will these laws discourage rentals and push owners to sell? […]