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Santa Monica Rescinds Perpetual Tenancy: What Rental Property Owners Need to Know About the November 2026 Ballot Measure

CCS Inc — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Breaking – Santa Monica Rental Housing July 28, 2026 – Santa Monica: The Santa Monica City Council reversed course and voted 6-to-0 to rescind a resolution passed just two weeks earlier that would have created a “perpetual tenancy” for anyone living in a rent-controlled unit… Read More »

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Solar Panels and Battery Storage Permits in LA: 2026 Process and Costs

CCS Inc — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0000

LA now issues most residential solar permits in 24 hours through SolarAPP+. Battery storage takes longer. Here is the 2026 process, real costs, and where the fast path does not apply.

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Owner-Builder Permits in California: When It Saves Money and When It Doesn’t

CCS Inc — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0000

California lets homeowners pull permits themselves and act as their own contractor. The savings can reach 10 to 15 percent, but the liability and time costs are real. Here is when it makes sense.

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SB 9 is Back in Pasadena and Malibu: What the YIMBY Lawsuit Settlement Means for LA Fire-Zone Homeowners

CCS Inc — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Breaking – California Housing Law July 2026 – Pasadena and Malibu: Both cities have settled a lawsuit brought by YIMBY Law and repealed the local ordinances that banned SB 9 lot splits and duplex conversions after the January 2025 wildfires. Pasadena’s City Council voted unanimously… Read More »

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Watch the Recording: California Building Code Mistakes Every Property Owner Should Avoid (AOA + CCS Webinar)

CCS Inc — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Recording Now Available – Free On Demand The July 30 live session, hosted by the Apartment Owners Association of California (AOA) and taught by Danny Shuster, Chief Construction Officer at CCS, is now available to watch on YouTube in full. Ninety minutes on the specific… Read More »

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California’s First-Ever ADU Just Sold Separately for $530,000 in San Jose (What It Means for LA Homeowners)

CCS Inc — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:25:16 +0000

Breaking – Real Estate News July 2026 – San Jose, CA: A 749-square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit on Josefa Street, near downtown San Jose, closed escrow for $530,000 as its own standalone home. It is the first arms-length sale in California history of an ADU on… Read More »

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How Unpermitted Work Affects Title Insurance and Lender Approval in LA

CCS Inc — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Title insurance generally does not cover unpermitted construction. Lenders detect some cases through the appraisal but not all. Here is what each actually does and how buyers protect themselves.

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Pre-Purchase Inspection Red Flags: How LA Buyers Spot Unpermitted Work Before Closing

CCS Inc — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0000

A standard home inspection rarely flags unpermitted construction. Here are the ten visual red flags every LA buyer should know and the records you can pull in 30 minutes to confirm.

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Mello-Roos in Los Angeles: What Homebuyers and ADU Builders Need to Know

CCS Inc — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Mello-Roos is a special tax that funds public infrastructure in newer LA neighborhoods. It can add $1,500 to $7,000 a year for 25-40 years. Here is how to find it, what it pays for, and how it affects your ADU project.

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Deck Permits in LA: Heights, Setbacks, and 2026 Code Requirements

CCS Inc — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Most LA homeowners assume small decks do not need permits. The actual rule is narrower. Here are the 2026 thresholds, the engineered-vs-prescriptive line, and what unpermitted decks cost when caught.

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Do I Need a Permit for a Fence in Los Angeles? (2026 Guide)

CCS Inc — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Height, material, and location determine whether a fence in LA needs a permit. Here are the exact 2026 thresholds and the corner-lot rule that catches everyone.

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TOC Tier 1-4 Explained: Los Angeles Transit Oriented Communities ADU Bonuses

CCS Inc — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Los Angeles TOC tiers grant density and parking bonuses based on transit proximity. Here is what each tier means, how to find yours, and what it adds to an ADU project.

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