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The Los Angeles Housing Department Exposed

Attorney Dennis Block-Zoom Landlord-Tenant Talk Radio

Release Date: 04/06/2025

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🎥 Los Angeles Housing Department Exposed: Stories of Struggle and Survival 🏠

 In this eye-opening video, we uncover the harsh realities faced by landlords in Los Angeles, exposing the systemic issues within the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD). From heartbreaking personal stories to shocking mismanagement, this video sheds light on the challenges of navigating the housing system in a city that claims to protect tenants but leaves landlords vulnerable.

💔 First Story: A landlord shares how her life savings were destroyed after a tenant’s dog caused severe property damage. Despite her good faith of not raising rent for 10 years, she was forced to pay $30,000 to evict the tenant. Now, she’s left with no choice but to sell her property and leave Los Angeles.

đź’” Second Story: Mia, a landlord renting a 2-bedroom house for just $1,675, faced over a year of unpaid rent. With the tenant represented by the Basta Group, the eviction process dragged on for months, causing financial and emotional strain. Despite winning the case, Mia is unlikely to recover the lost rent.

⚠️ The Tactics of LAHD:

Rent control violations used as complete defenses in eviction cases, no matter how minor. Delays in court systems and frivolous legal tactics that favor tenants. Mismanagement of funds, including a $38.2 million settlement for accessibility violations. Policies like the 4% rent increase freeze during COVID, further burdening landlords.

📊 Key Issues Highlighted:

Financial mismanagement and lack of oversight within LAHD. The unintended consequences of rent control policies on the housing market. The impact of LAHD’s actions on small landlords and the housing industry.

💡 Why This Matters: As Los Angeles faces a $1 billion budget gap for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, these issues are more critical than ever. The city’s housing policies are not only failing landlords but also driving up rents and reducing housing availability for tenants.

🔍 Watch Now to Learn More: Discover the untold stories of landlords fighting to survive in a broken system. Share your thoughts in the comments and let us know your experiences with LAHD or housing issues in your city.

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