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The “Community Opportunity to Purchase Act” would give organizations committed to keeping rents low the first chance to make an offer on buildings coming up for sale.
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An LAist analysis found tech problems and policy changes during the 2024 count raise questions about a reported 10% downturn in unsheltered people in the city of Los Angeles.
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Two L.A. City Council members are putting forward a new proposal that could let developers skip on-site parking, with the goal of creating more housing.
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While bills aimed at boosting housing construction are having a banner year in California, those for renters rights face an “uphill battle.”
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The order came at the end of a days-long hearing to determine whether the city is meeting its legal obligations to provide more shelter for unhoused Angelenos.
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One year ago, Los Angeles received recommendations for updating a decades-old rent control formula. But the City Council still hasn’t scheduled a vote.
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CalAssist Mortgage Fund offers up to three months of mortgage payments for homeowners who lost their homes in the Eaton and Palisades fires.
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A housing agency rule would also allow work requirements. Supporters say a time limit would help spread limited funds to more people, but critics warn it would leave some homeless.
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Here are some key takeaways from the city administrative officer and a deputy mayor who spent hours on the witness stand in downtown Los Angeles.
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In January, volunteers counted 3,595 people experiencing homelessness in Long Beach, compared with the 3,376 people counted in January 2024.
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Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher has handled major cases around the country, including last year when the firm represented the city of Grants Pass, Oregon, in a landmark Supreme Court case.
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Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority CEO says the embattled agency won’t have enough funding to carry out the 2026 count.
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To qualify, tenants must provide proof of residency in Boyle Heights, a copy of their rental agreement and documentation of overdue rent.
