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The Problem As costs rise and rental income remains largely stagnant, property taxes are one area where owners may be able to reduce expenses. Many Los Angeles-area apartment owners may be overpaying property taxes without realizing it, and Wes Nichols will provide a practical overview of the appeal process and how current market conditions can affect your assessment. What You'll Learn How a multifamily building is actually valued, including Proposition 8, the decline-in-value provision the ...

The Problem Landlords face countless challenges when managing tenant issues, and failing to address problems promptly and properly can lead to wasted time, financial losses, and even legal disputes. Join multifamily industry expert Patti Widget, AAGLA Operations Advisor and founder of Widget’s Way, for practical strategies to prevent common issues, navigate challenging situations, and successfully move forward when problems arise. What You'll Learn Best ways to collect rent, and on time.&nb...

The Problem SoCalGas is offering a free Multifamily Energy Savings Program designed to help multifamily property owners and operators improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and stay California code compliant. Through the program, AutoHot will provide and install a Temperature Modulation Controller on qualifying boiler or central water heating systems serving three or more units, at no cost for equipment or installation, with potential gas savings of 15%–20%. What You'll Learn Discover how ...

With 2026 now coming to a close, it is time again to take proactive steps to secure your financial future and maximize tax savings. Join us for an insightful tax discussion led by Tony Watson, a seasoned tax advisor from Robert Hall & Associates. Tony will take us on a “deep-dive” into key strategies and actionable maneuvering you can make before year-end to help you best navigate available tax mitigation strategies with confidence. What You'll Learn Year-End Tax Strategies: Why assessi...

Patti 'Widget' leads a discussion and a “deep dive” into the world of lease agreements. Learn about the important, common provisions you should have in your lease agreements and make sure you do not leave out important addenda. Make sure you follow the law and are receiving the maximum protections legally available to you. What You'll Learn “Ins” or “outs” of your lease?. What’s legal and what isn’t?How should you serve your notices?What are you missing in our lease “package”?What addenda nee...