If a rental unit is occupied by two or more tenants, then each tenant of the unit shall be paid an equal, pro-rata share of the fee;. Nothing in this subsection relieves the landlord from the obligation to provide relocation assistance pursuant to City administrative agency action or any other provision of local, state or federal law.
If a tenant is entitled to monetary relocation benefits pursuant to City administrative agency action or any provision of local, state or federal law, then those benefits shall operate as a credit against any fee required to be paid to the tenant under this section. If the termination of tenancy is based on the grounds set forth in Subdivisions 8.
The fees, set forth above, may be increased in an amount based on the Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers averaged for the first month period ending September 30, of each year, as determined and published by the Los Angeles Housing Department on or before May 30, of each year, pursuant to Section The Relocation Assistance Service Provider will provide the relocation assistance services listed in Sections The landlord shall perform the acts described in this subsection within fifteen days of service of a written notice of termination described in California Civil Code Section ; provided, however, the landlord may in its sole discretion, elect to pay the monetary relocation benefits to be paid to a tenant pursuant to this subsection to an escrow account to be disbursed to the tenant upon certification of vacation of the rental housing unit.
The escrow account shall provide for the payment prior to vacation of all or a portion of the monetary relocation benefits for actual relocation expenses incurred or to be incurred by the tenant prior to vacation, including but not limited to security deposits, moving expense deposits and utility connection charges.
Escrow accounts shall provide that, in the event of disputes between the landlord and the tenant as to the release of funds from escrow, the funds in dispute shall be released to the Department for final determination. The Rent Adjustment Commission shall establish guidelines for the establishment of these escrow accounts, the certification of vacation and pre-vacation disbursement requests.
Any tenant subject to displacement due to an unapproved dwelling unit as a result of a notice to vacate or other order requiring the vacation of the dwelling unit in violation of the municipal code or any other provision of law, where the landlord has had a reasonable opportunity to correct the violation, shall be entitled to relocation payable by the landlord to the tenant of the affected rental unit within 15 days of service of the tenant's written notice of termination of the tenancy in accordance with Section This subsection shall not apply in any of the following circumstances:.
Deleted by Ord. The landlord seeks in good faith to recover possession of the rental unit for use and occupancy by a resident manager, provided that the resident manager is replacing the existing resident manager in the same unit.
For the purposes of this exception, a resident manager shall not include the landlord, or the landlord's spouse, grandchildren, children, parents or grandparents; Second Sentence Amended by Ord. The Department determines that the unit or structure became unsafe or hazardous as the result of a fire, flood, earthquake, or other event beyond the control of the owner or the designated agent and the owner or designated agent did not cause or contribute to the condition.
In any action by a landlord to recover possession of a rental unit, the tenant may raise as an affirmative defense the failure of the landlord to comply with Subsection G. In addition, any landlord who fails to provide monetary relocation assistance as required by Subsection G. If the termination of tenancy was based on the grounds set forth in Subdivision 8.
First Sentence Amended by Ord. This declaration shall indicate the address of the rental unit, the date of the re-rental, the amount of rent being charged to the current tenant, the name of the current tenant and such further information as requested by the Department. Repealed by Ord. Other Displacements. If accepted, the tenant shall occupy the unit within 30 days from the date of acceptance of the offer. Upon request by the landlord, the Rent Stabilization Division shall provide the landlord with any copies of any written notices received by the Rent Stabilization Division.
The costs of rehabilitation which are necessary before re-renting a unit which was damaged as set forth in Subdivision 1 above, which costs were not reimbursed by insurance proceeds, or by Federal, State, or local grant funds, or by any other means such as a satisfied judgment , may be passed through to the tenant by utilization of the process set forth in the Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
The landlord may serve a day notice as required by state law of a proposed rent increase on the tenant 15 days after the landlord has applied to the Rent Stabilization Division for such an increase.
If a tenant either fails to accept the offer, give notice, or take possession of the rental unit, within the applicable time periods described, the landlord shall be free to offer the unit to any tenant, subject to the requirements of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. If any notice, offer, or acceptance is given by mail, then the postmark date shall be deemed the date of that notice, offer, or acceptance.
The Rent Stabilization Division shall attempt to notify affected tenants and landlords of the provisions of the ordinance and may devise any forms it deems necessary to implement the ordinance for use by landlords and tenants. The Rent Adjustment Commission shall have the authority to promulgate any rules and regulations it deems necessary to implement the ordinance. In addition, they must be in a room with ventilation and privacy. Windows or skylights must be provided for every room, and any windows provided must be operable, meaning they open at least halfway—unless another form of ventilation is provided.
In addition, the windows cannot be broken or damaged to the point that they do not operate properly. Working deadbolts must be provided for entry doors, and working locks or security devices must be provided for all windows. For any multifamily unit with a pool, landlords must provide anti-suction measures for wading pools, and ground fault circuit interrupters for swimming pools. The landlord and tenant need to work together to determine whether the mold in the unit makes it unlivable and needs to be mitigated.
Not all states require existing apartment complexes, townhomes, and condos to have sprinkler systems. Engineering Plans. Submit retrofit plans and documents to Community Development Department. Building Permit.
Building Permit Building permit will expire if work does not commence within 12 months from building permit issuance date. Complete Construction. City's Seismic Retrofit Program. Rent Stabilization Division. From the receipt of the Notification Letter:. Building Permit: Expires if work doesn't begin within 6 months.
SeismicProgram weho. Questions about building status on city soft story list you can email city of Pasadena at:. Many Seaoc committee members have helped write the ordinances in each municipality. Kevin and Michelle of Zebra Construction are both active in the Seaoc community and attend events regularly to keep up to date on new engineering and construction methods and technology.
By Law these must be hired and paid by the owner. A deputy inspector is a 3rd party inspector, who does not work for the city or the contractor to be sure all plans and specifications are being followed.
They will give a report to the contractor which must be provided to the city inspector at each inspection. You can also use a company which dispatches deputy inspectors. Mesa Inspections. Abrahams Inspections. John Lorenzo Deputy Inspections.
The final type of deputy you will need is a UT inspector. By clicking Subscribe you agree to our Privacy Policy. Javascript is disabled in your web browser. May 14, PM. Landlords are encouraging evictions by undergoing renovation Credit: iStock With rent prices rising and inventory at a premium, rent-stabilized apartments in Los Angeles are dwindling. Tags affordable housing Re. Related Articles. Rancho Palos Verdes on state housing mandate: Just say no. Richman Group pursuing unit affordable complex in Santa Fe Springs.
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