Renters
Nearly 60% of all Los Angeles residents live in rental housing. We offer services and resources to this renter population to ensure their rights are protected, they are living under safe conditions and they know where they should go for help.
Is my rental unit subject to rent control?
Find out if your rental unit is subject to Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) or state rent control and what you need to know if it is.
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File a complaint
You may file a complaint if you believe your landlord has violated the city’s code on health and safety, the Rent Stabilization, Just Cause Ordinance, or related laws. Learn more about the types of complaints and how to file them.
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Eviction Assistance
Submit a complaint regarding potential violations of the Just Cause Ordinance or Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). Tenants who have been served with court documents, such as an unlawful detainer, should seek legal assistance.
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Living under healthy and safe conditions
Learn about the city’s regulations that protect the health, safety and welfare of residents and whether your apartment is meeting city standards. Your landlord is responsible for any violations.
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My building has been cited
What happens if the building I am living in has been cited for code violations?
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I received a Hearing Notice
Hearings for landlords, tenants and interested parties a right to due process.
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Seismic Retrofit Appeal for Tenants
File An Appeal About Property Renovation (Tenant Habitability).The tenants have 15 calendar days from the date of the property owner’s service of the THP documents to submit an appeal. If the THP is not appealed, the approved THP will be implemented
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Is my unit under Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP)