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Do I Have to Pay for My Tenant's Hotel During Fumigation?
California Landlord Law

Do I Have to Pay for My Tenant's Hotel During Fumigation?

California law requires landlords to provide alternative housing during tent fumigation. Here's what 'reasonable' lodging costs in 2026, which cities have stricter rules, and the one scenario where the tenant pays.

Sarah Kleinsmith May 22, 2026
1031 Exchange Basics for Coastal CA Landlords
Property Tech

1031 Exchange Basics for Coastal CA Landlords

Most coastal CA landlords don't realize you can defer 100% of capital gains when you sell a rental and buy another — if you follow the IRC §1031 rules exactly.

Sarah Kleinsmith May 22, 2026
Tree-lined residential street in a coastal California suburb, mid-century ranch homes with stucco facades and tile
Ca Eviction Laws

The 14 Just-Cause Eviction Grounds Under AB 1482

AB 1482 replaced at-will eviction with 14 enumerated grounds. We break down every at-fault and no-fault reason, relocation-assistance math, and coastal-city overlay rules.

Paul Johnston May 1, 2026
NextGen Coastal operations team at their desks reviewing property dashboards on dual monitors
Updates

A note on our new property-tech coverage

Coastal Insights now covers property tech under the Coastal CA Market hub. Here is what the beat covers, the first three pieces published under it, and how we will use this Updates section going forward.

Chris Kerstner May 1, 2026
Modern detached ADU in a suburban Southern California neighborhood, tree-lined residential street, mid-century ranch
Adu Rentals

AB 1033 ADU Sales and Condo Conversions in California

AB 1033 allows cities to authorize separate ADU sales as condos. We break down the opt-in landscape, Davis-Stirling HOA mandates, financing hurdles, and the coastal investor math.

Paul Johnston Apr 27, 2026
Tree-lined inland Orange County street with mid-century ranch homes
Adu Rentals

SB 9 Lot Splits in Coastal California

SB 9's ministerial lot-split pathway is suspended inside the Coastal Zone, but discretionary splits remain viable under Local Coastal Programs, if you know the timeline and the LCP rules.

Paul Johnston Apr 22, 2026
Modern luxury single-family home perched on a Malibu hillside with partial Pacific Ocean view in the distance
Luxury Rentals

Malibu Luxury Rental Returns in 2026

NextGen Coastal's Malibu portfolio delivered 5.8–6.4% net yields in 2025. Here's how we position luxury oceanfront SFRs for maximum owner returns in 2026.

Paul Johnston Apr 20, 2026
Modern coastal California single-family rental home on a tree-lined residential street in Orange County
Finance And Taxes

Filing a Prop 8 Decline-in-Value Appeal in 2026

California Proposition 8 allows coastal rental owners to appeal for a temporary downward reassessment when current market value drops below the Prop 13 base, here's how to file in 2026.

Chris Kerstner Apr 10, 2026
Modern California residential street in an inland suburban neighborhood
Property Management

The Real Cost of a California Rental LLC

Form 568, the $800 minimum tax, charging-order protection, and the practical owner-economics for coastal California rental LLCs in 2026.

Paul Johnston Apr 8, 2026
Modern two-story coastal California single-family home on a tree-lined residential street in Orange County, white
California Landlord Law

AB 12 Compliance for California Rental Owners

AB 12 caps security deposits at one month's rent effective July 1, 2024. Coastal landlords face unique compliance challenges with high-rent SFRs and STR conversions.

Sarah Kleinsmith Apr 7, 2026
Orange County HOA street of single-family homes facing rental-ban legal challenges
Apartments

Fighting HOA Rental Bans in Orange County

Orange County HOAs increasingly restrict or ban rentals through CC&R amendments. Understand your legal options, enforcement patterns, and compliance strategies.

Paul Johnston Apr 6, 2026
Tree-lined Newport Beach street with single-family rental homes
Sfr Management

Newport Beach HOA Rental Caps in 2026

Newport Beach HOA rental restrictions tighten in 2026. Understand cap calculations, waitlist mechanics, and compliance strategies for coastal SFR operators.

Paul Johnston Mar 31, 2026
Modern detached ADU in a Costa Mesa residential neighborhood
Trends

A Decade of Costa Mesa ADU Entitlement

Costa Mesa's ADU entitlement landscape transformed dramatically over the past decade. We trace the regulatory milestones that turned backyard cottages from planning nightmares into streamlined rental assets.

Paul Johnston Mar 27, 2026
Hillside residential street in Laguna Beach with Spanish-style homes, manicured landscaping, and distant partial ocean
Sfr Management

Laguna Beach HOA Rental Rules in 2026

Laguna Beach HOAs are tightening rental enforcement in 2026. Learn how to navigate new restrictions, avoid fines, and maintain compliance in coastal communities.

Paul Johnston Mar 26, 2026
Modern suburban California home office with organized tax documents, laptop displaying spreadsheet, and filing system
Property Management

What the IRS Actually Asks in a REPS Audit

IRS examination of REPS claims focuses on contemporaneous time logs, material participation proof, and spouse election consistency. Coastal investors face heightened scrutiny.

Chris Kerstner Mar 24, 2026