Government Affairs
advocacy and public policy
GAD Newsletter: Prop 19 FAQ, Racial Inequality, Local updates & Election results
December 1, 2020
Proposition 19: Property Tax Exemptions from Reassessment – Legal FAQ Available New Rules on Tax Basis Portability With the passage of Proposition 19, a homeowner ... read more
South Bay REALTOR® News in Brief
Register Today for the May 10 South Bay Housing Forum, a major conference on the housing crisis
May 3, 2019Noted author and urban planner Jeff Speck to join Torrance community meeting about new tech jobs and innovative city planning
April 22, 2019Inglewood Officials extending rent control today
April 16, 2019Save the Date! Housing Forum on May 10 to look at housing options in the South Bay and beyond
April 8, 2019LA County Rent Stabilization: What you need to know
February 8, 2019More News Briefs
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GAD Newsletter: Voter resources, Propositions updates, ADU building standards
October 30, 2020
Have you voted? “Think of Tuesday, November 3rd as the last day to vote. With so many options to voting early, by mail or in ... read more
GAD Newsletter: What's on Your Ballot, Recently signed laws, & Mayor Panel
October 1, 2020
A Message from your GAD (Government Affairs Director) I began my role as the Government Affairs Director South Bay Association of REALTORS® in January this ... read more
Red Alert: Oppose Unprecedented Overreach by L.A. County into ALL LOCAL CITIES
June 15, 2020
Your County Supervisor needs to hear from you NOW! The LA County Board of Supervisors will discuss expanding their strict eviction controls and force every ... read more
2019 BizFed Poll: L.A. County Businesses Gloomy over Future Outlook
June 24, 2019
Following a trend from last year, business owners and leaders throughout Los Angeles County have major concerns about the future, especially about homelessness, housing affordability ... read more
Community Organizations Hosted the Housing Forum, a Conference on the Housing Crisis
June 11, 2019
The South Bay Cities Council of Governments and SBAOR co-hosted last month in Torrance the Housing Forum, a half-day conference digging into tough and controversial questions about the housing crisis, housing availability, housing affordability, and what to do about it. ... read more
ALERT! Tell Sacramento to Vote NO on Restrictive Rent Caps and Just Cause Evictions
May 28, 2019
Two bills in Sacramento discourage the production of rental housing. We need more housing in California, not less! ... read more
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NAR Advocacy News
- NAR Stresses Support for Independent Contractor Classification March 5, 2021Litigation and new federal and state legislation continue to threaten workers’ ability to be classified as independent contractors, including many real estate professionals.
- SBA Updates Loans for Schedule C Filers March 5, 2021The SBA announced updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to reflect announced changes from the Biden Administration to loan calculations for borrowers who are independent contractors, sole proprietors, or self-employed (“Schedule C borrowers”).
- Repairers of the Breach March 4, 2021America's history of racist housing policies inflicted staggering losses on Black Americans. Today, REALTORS® are playing a vital role in community efforts to acknowledge and repair the harm.
Calendar
- Lomita Planning Commission
March 8, 2021, 6:30 pm - Los Angeles City Council
March 9, 2021, 10:00 am - Hawthorne City Council
March 9, 2021, 6:00 pm - Redondo Beach City Council
March 9, 2021, 6:00 pm - Carson Planning Commission
March 9, 2021, 6:30 pm - Hermosa Beach City Council
March 9, 2021, 7:00 pm - Torrance City Council
March 9, 2021, 7:00 pm - Gardena City Council
March 9, 2021, 7:30 pm - Los Angeles City Council
March 10, 2021, 10:00 am - Manhattan Beach Planning Commission
March 10, 2021, 6:00 pm - Lawndale Planning Commission
March 10, 2021, 6:30 pm - El Segundo Planning Commission
March 11, 2021, 7:00 pm - Los Angeles City Council
March 12, 2021, 10:00 am
Government Affairs Calendar
Full SBAOR Calendar
Real Estate in The OC
Looking for info about real estate in Orange County? Check out RealEstateOC.org, the Center for Orange County Real Estate, a blog hosted by our friends at the Orange County Association of REALTORS®.