Landlords can’t raise rents in rent-controlled buildings, LA mayor says
In the city of Los Angeles, 624,000 apartments, townhomes, and other residential units are rent-controlled. | Shutterstock Any new increases “are put on hold” The mayor is locking in rental prices in rent-controlled buildings in the city of Los Angeles. [...]
Where you can go, what you can do in LA amid coronavirus outbreak
Angelenos may still visit parks—but must practice social distancing. | Getty Images What are you allowed to do, and how are the city and county responding? Here’s a running list Life in Los Angeles has sputtered to a halt as [...]
What to do if you get an eviction notice during the coronavirus outbreak
The moratorium makes it illegal for landlords to evict tenants who are unable to pay rent due to COVID-19. | Getty Images/iStockphoto The mayor has barred Los Angeles landlords from evicting tenants. Here’s how the program works. More businesses are [...]
Los Angeles issues ‘safer-at-home’ order. Here’s what it means.
While LA officials have pressed residents to stay home, they have stopped short of ordering it. | Getty Images At midnight, all non-critical retail businesses and playgrounds must close Los Angeles County is ordering non-essential retailers to close and for [...]
6,000 shelter beds to open at rec centers in ‘unprecedented’ action to house LA’s homeless
The disease poses a serious threat to LA’s homeless population, as homeless residents are more likely to have compromised immunity or reside in living situations that prevent recommended social distancing practices. | Getty Images 1,600 beds will open at 13 [...]
Landlords can’t evict tenants impacted by coronavirus, LA mayor says
LA lawmakers are considering protections for renters that include a ban on evictions and utility shut-offs. | Getty Images “You will not lose your housing during this crisis because you can’t make the rent” Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Sunday that [...]
Closures, transit, gatherings: How LA is dealing with coronavirus
AP From canceling events to riding Metro, here’s what you need to know Disneyland will close on Saturday. Dodgers opening day is postponed. “Virtually every Hollywood studio,” including industry giant Viacom, is encouraging employees to work from home. And, on [...]
Richard Neutra’s Jardinette Apartments are scheduled to sell at public auction
The Jardinete Apartments at 5128 Marathon Street in Hollywood. | Junkyardsparkle (CC0) But don’t pool your cash just yet Richard Neutra’s first U.S. commission is scheduled to go up for public auction on Friday, but design buffs shouldn’t get their hopes [...]