Westside Rental Property Owners Meeting
Attn. Westside Property Owners: Update on Legal and Regulatory Issues
Join Us for AAGLA’s FREE Westside Seminar on Thursday, September 18th
Understand the new requirements under Assembly Bill 2801 requiring that you take 3 sets of photographs before making deductions from your tenant’s security deposit. And, of course, much more!
Details
Time | Date: 6:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. on Thursday, September 18, 2025
Location: Mount Olive Lutheran Church
1343 Ocean Park Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA
Website: www.mtolivelutheranchurch.org
How to Attend: This meeting is in person. Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer a Zoom option to attend this meeting. This meeting is FREE to AAGLA members and future AAGLA members. Limited spots are available, so please register today.
The Evening’s Discussion
Assembly Bill 2801 authored by Assemblymember, Laura Friedman, specifies that any deductions made by a landlord against a tenant’s security deposit must be limited to reasonable amounts and be reasonable and necessary to restore the premises back to the condition it was in before the commencement of tenancy, except for ordinary wear and tear.
This new law also requires that:
- For any tenancies beginning on or after July 1, 2025, a landlord must take photographs of the leased unit immediately before, or at the inception of a new tenancy.
- For any tenancies beginning on or after April 1, 2025, a landlord must take photographs of the unit within a reasonable time after a tenant has moved out (e.g., after the possession of the unit is returned to the landlord), but before any repairs or cleanings for which the landlord will deduct from the security deposit are completed, and then requires that the landlord take photographs of the unit within a reasonable time after the repairs or cleanings are completed to show the necessary repairs and / or cleaning was completed.
Only if the required photographs are taken, which include three (3) sets of photographs, then a landlord can make deductions from a tenant’s security deposit, or risk being challenged in a court of law.
Please log in to register at www.aagla.org/events. If you have any questions, please contact Events Manager, Diana Alcaraz, via email at diana@aagla.org. We look forward to seeing you.
Speaker
Alex Karafiloff, Inspection Express ,a recognized expert in property management innovation
Our guest speaker from Inspection Express provides property management software solutions that facilitate the required taking of photographs and streamlines the inspection process. Their inspection platform is designed to streamline property inspections and is used by thousands of property managers across Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S.
The Inspections Express platform offers 360° virtual tours, automated comparison reports, real-time syncing, AI-driven condition report comments, customization and much more — helping property managers reclaim hours of wasted time conducting these required inspections.
During this seminar, there will be a brief presentation on the capabilities of Inspection Express by Alex Karafiloff, a recognized expert in property management innovation, who is known for helping agencies modernize their operations, stay ahead of legislative shifts, and drive scalable growth through technology. Mr. Karafiloff currently serves as the Business Development Manager for Inspection Express where he has been instrumental in the adoption and rollout of Inspection Express 360-AI — a market-leading platform that uses AI to streamline inspections, reduce end-of-tenancy disputes, and create new efficiencies for property managers. His work has helped property management businesses cut inspection times by up to 75%, reduce vacancy periods, and improve asset protection for landlords.
Note: Other discussion topics and speakers will be announced shortly.
Moderator:
Bill Dawson, Board of Directors and Past President, Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles
William “Bill” Dawson has been with Sullivan Dituri since 1990 and is actively engaged in Property Management and Real Estate sales. He holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration and Real Estate Finance from California State University at Northridge. He serves the rental housing industry as a director and Past President of the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles, and had served as a director of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of the Greater Los Angeles Area Association of Realtors and has been involved with several civic organizations such as the Santa Monica Kiwanis Club and is currently a member of the Santa Monica Rotary Club.
Important Disclaimer: The information and materials provided during this presentation is for general information purposes only. Absolutely no legal or tax advice is being given during this presentation. Keep in mind that every situation is unique, and the laws, rules and regulations are subject to change at any time. So, before acting, be sure to obtain tax and/or legal advice from your licensed professional.
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