Which Way, L.A.?
The Ellis Act, Evictions and Affordable Housing
Yesterday, the State Supreme Court called California's affordable housing shortage a crisis "of epic proportions." At the same time, a state law allows landlords to evict long-term tenants when changes are made in rent-controlled units. Elderly, poor and disabled people can find themselves out on the street.
By Warren Olney • • 25m ListenYesterday, the State Supreme Court called California's affordable housing shortage a crisis "of epic proportions." At the same time, a state law allows landlords to evict long-term tenants when changes are made in rent-controlled living accommodations. Elderly, poor and disabled people can find themselves out on the street. San Francisco officials challenged the real estate lobby in Sacramento and worked some changes. Could LA do the same?
Also, by staying away from the "bully pulpit," is Mayor Eric Garcetti avoiding a test of his leadership?
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2 storiesLA's Housing Shortage Pits Tenants against Their Landlords
Los Angeles is the least affordable housing market in the United States, according to authorities at UCLA. City Council members are calling a state law part of the problem. The Ellis Act allows property owners to evict long-time tenants from rent-controlled units — even if they're elderly, poor, disabled or military veterans.
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When protesters against the LAPD's killing of a mentally ill black man gathered outside Mayor Eric Garcetti's Hancock Park mansion, he went out the back door. They caught up with him when he got to his car, demanding that he address the issue.
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