General information, not legal or tax advice. Sidney works alongside your attorney and CPA. Rules as of October 15, 2026; they change, so check the official sources listed below.
Can I keep my parent's tax base?
Under Proposition 19, a child who moves in as a primary residence may keep part of the parent's taxable value, within limits, and must file with the County Assessor. A child who rents the house out does not qualify. Rules as of October 15, 2026; ask a California attorney or CPA before deciding.
What changes if heirs rent the house?
Heirs become landlords. The LA Housing Department says the City's Rent Stabilization Ordinance generally applies to rental units built on or before October 1, 1978, which includes many Tujunga homes with a second unit; a single-family house may be treated differently. Ask the Housing Department or counsel which rules cover the property before signing a lease.
Which Tujunga records should heirs pull?
The LADBS building records, since the City has issued permits here since annexation in 1932. (ladbs.org) The ZIMAS profile for zoning, any Specific Plan and the fire-zone line. (zimas.lacity.org) The LAUSD Resident School Identifier result for the address. (rsi.lausd.net)
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Questions
What do Tujunga owners ask?
- Do all heirs have to agree to sell?
- Whoever holds title or authority signs; disagreements go to the trust or the court. Sidney Manzo, in real estate since 1990, gives every heir the same price evidence. Talk with Sidney about your Tujunga home
- Should we clear out the house first?
- Usually yes for photos and inspections, though not legally required. Sidney, in real estate since 1990, can refer clean-out help in Tujunga. Talk with Sidney about your Tujunga home
- Is the stepped-up basis automatic?
- Inherited property generally takes a basis at the date-of-death value under IRS rules; a CPA confirms the figure. Sidney can supply a dated market analysis. Talk with Sidney about your Tujunga home
- What would the inherited Tujunga house sell for?
- A review of nearby sales of similar lot, slope and condition. Sidney Manzo, in real estate since 1990, prepares one for the heirs. Get my free home review
Sources
Sources
- LA County Assessor: Proposition 19 (accessed October 15, 2026)
- California State Board of Equalization: Proposition 19 (accessed October 15, 2026)
- LA Housing Department: Rent Stabilization Ordinance overview (accessed October 15, 2026)
- LADBS: Online building records (accessed October 15, 2026)
- LA City Planning: ZIMAS parcel profile (accessed October 15, 2026)
- LAUSD: Resident School Identifier (accessed October 15, 2026)
- LA Recreation and Parks: Bolton Hall Historical Museum (accessed October 15, 2026)
Your agent
Who reviews your home?
Sidney Manzo, Agent, CA DRE #01108914.
- In real estate since 1990
- 155+ closed sales
- RE/MAX Hall of Fame
- Member, Pasadena Association of REALTORS® and C.A.R.
RE/MAX Dream Properties (ASLG Inc), CA DRE #02142193
Last reviewed by Sidney Manzo.