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8:45 AM

Craig Mordoh, Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles

Advocacy in Action: Protecting Rental Housing in 2026

Unpack the policies directly impacting your rental housing business — from statewide rent control proposals and shifting eviction rules to expanding local mandates and emergency restrictions — and clarify what’s advancing, what’s stalled, and what may return.

9:00 AM

Jon Coupal, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association

The Local Taxpayer Protection Act to Save Proposition 13

Court decisions have created loopholes that allow tax increases, contrary to the original intent of Proposition 13, costing Californians billions of dollars each year. The proposed Local Taxpayer Protection Act, an initiative constitutional amendment from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, seeks to restore those protections.

9:45 AM

Michael Brennan, Brennan Law Firm

Screen Smart: New Laws and Tenant Screening Strategies for California Housing Providers

Mike Brennan founded Brennan Law Firm on a set of core principles: to build long-term client relationships by providing highly knowledgeable landlord counseling and leveraging that expertise to deliver exceptional legal representation at a reasonable cost.

10:45 AM

Tony Watson, Robert Hall Taxes & Associates

Real Estate Tax Moves That Actually Matter

What Investors Need to Know About Status, Depreciation, and Exchanges. Real estate investing offers powerful opportunities to reduce taxes, but only when the rules are applied correctly and strategically.

11:45 AM

Edrin Shamtob & Bijan Shakibkoo, SNS Law Group

How Habitability Claims Are Becoming the #1 Legal Threat to Rental Housing Providers

Habitability claims are no longer just about leaky faucets or broken heaters — they are fast becoming one of the most aggressive litigation tools used against rental housing providers.

1:15 PM

Dennis Block, Dennis P. Block & Associates

New Landlord Tenant Laws

Dennis P. Block is the founder and managing partner of the Law Firm of Dennis P. Block and Associates. The firm specializes in residential and commercial eviction of tenants. Founded in 1976, the firm has become the leading eviction law firm in California, having handled over 200,000 tenant evictions statewide.

2:15 PM

Adam Bray-Ali, Pasadena Housing Providers

Fair Rent Regulation in Pasadena: Fixing Measure H

Since Measure H passed in 2022, Pasadena’s rental housing landscape has been reshaped by an increasingly complex system of regulations and administrative oversight. This session delivers a clear, up‑to‑date assessment of rent regulation in Pasadena.

9:30 AM

Hiba Exeter, The Exeter Group

Unraveling the Mystery of 1031 Exchanges

Gain a clear understanding of what truly matters in a successful 1031 exchange. This session covers qualified use and like-kind requirements, reinvestment rules, key 45- and 180-day deadlines, and more.

10:30 AM

Dustin Dalee, YardiBreeze

Defeating fraud: How to achieve instant detection & prevention

Take a deep dive into the latest applicant fraud tactics that are sweeping the leasing landscape. We’ll cover synthetic identities, digital document manipulation and other tricks fraudsters use in the age of AI. You will learn how to identify specific vulnerabilities in your current prevention strategies, apply actionable techniques to strengthen fraud detection and integrate […]

11:00 AM

Patti “Widget”, Widget’s Way

Liability and Risk: How to better protect your ASSet

Discover a smarter, more strategic approach to protecting your assets and strengthening your rental housing operations. This powerful session will help you narrow your exposure, refine how you communicate with residents, and master effective on-the-spot responses when tough questions arise.

11:30 AM

Jack Dressen, Stone Roofing

The Life of a Roof

This session provides property managers and maintenance professionals with a practical understanding of the commercial roof lifecycle. Attendees will learn how roofs age over time, common mistakes, and more.

12:00 PM

Jon Taylor & Chris Rogers, JRW Investments

Is Now the Right Time to Sell? Transition from Landlord to Investor

With rising insurance premiums, escalating repair and property management costs, and a wave of new tenant-friendly legislation, many real estate investors are questioning whether the effort and expense of active property ownership still makes sense.

12:30 PM

Kari Negri, SKY Properties

Surviving California’s Compliance Maze

Why Self-Managing May Be Costing You More Than You Realize Between evolving state laws, local ordinances, notice requirements, fair housing scrutiny, and aggressive enforcement, Southern California landlords operate in one of the most complex regulatory environments in the country. Takeaway: Action steps to audit-proof your operations and avoid preventable legal trouble.

1:30 PM

Luiza Manuelian & David Almaraz, Grant Shenon Almaraz

The Legal Risks Every Landlord Faces with Onsite Managers & Contractors

Learn how to avoid costly lawsuits by correctly classifying onsite managers, preventing independent contractor misclassification, ensuring proper wage compliance, and navigating key landlord-tenant legal challenges.

2:00 PM

Jessica Smith & Jason Schatz, Form Simplicity

Finding Ease and Accuracy with Form Simplicity

New AAGLA member benefit, Form Simplicity! Gone are the days of getting frustrated with Adobe and downloading forms one at a time. With Form Simplicity, you will not only be able to access the entire AAGLA forms library, but you will also get to utilize key features.