Newsom signed that order post-LA fires making it illegal to increase rent beyond 10% in those areas impacted by the fires (one source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/01/25/la-county... )If I understand you correctly, you're saying that PriceLabs is behind the increase in rates for your properties, taking them to either 10% or beyond of an increase which I'm sure is something someone on their board or engineers must be aware of- as an issue.

California landlords can now enjoy streamlined maintenance and cost savings thanks to AB 2622.Signed into law in September 2024, AB 2622 raises the threshold for unlicensed contracting work from $500 to $1,000.

Also add if you are getting any type of loan on the properties a Wyoming LLC will not make you anonymous as you will need to sign the mortgage in your name: 

Fb groups and call any bandit signs

:)As for LTR rental terms, usually we sign a 1 year lease where tenants are expected to pay Electric and Gas if applicable, while the owner typically pays water/sewer/trash with the city. 

You may be able to lean on the title company if they missed something, but generally if the deal closed and its not an issue of material disclosure or title or something its generally your issue now, the owner doesn't really have an obligation to comply if they closed according to the CD you signed.  

Install cameras and exterior lighting on timers, place no trespassing signs, and place items that indicate occupancy - like a BIG dog bowl near the front door, shoes, etc. 

Most DSCR loans allow LLCs to hold title and sign the note.

You can also see total loan exposure, every loan ever pulled, every property ever owed, every co-signing partner from every project, permits, etc... 

Keep the focus on the lease; it rules - and he signed it.