Housing & Homelessness

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Appeals court clears LAHSA to seek federal funds, rejecting Trump admin effort to sideline agency

The court decision Thursday is the latest in an ongoing fight over whether the L.A. region’s lead homeless services agency can access and direct federal dollars.

A new California law forces one community to try something different over homelessness

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At a talent show on Los Angeles’ Skid Row, the performers are all part of the homeless community

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How do you get a housing permit in California? He can hook you up, for a fee

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LA providers say federal funding delays ‘wreaking havoc’ in homeless services system

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Got An Eviction Notice? This California Website Will Help You File A Response

Failure to file an answer within five days can result in an eviction. Tenant advocates and attorneys built an online tool to buy tenants some time.
As Inflation Soars, LA Tenants Are Getting Hit With Large Rent Hikes Despite Rent Control

State and local laws meant to stop massive rent hikes are now allowing double-digit increases. Why? Blame inflation.
There's A Massive Housing Shortage Across The US. Here's How Bad It Is Where You Live

A new study finds Los Angeles needs nearly 400,000 more homes to meet demand, making this the most underproduced metropolitan area in the nation.
With More Renters At Risk, California Is Urging Law Enforcement To Help Prevent Illegal Evictions

The cost of living continues to rise, and many tenants are struggling to pay rent. Close to 1.5 million renters are at risk of eviction, according to the state attorney general.
LA City Council Poised To Ban The Unhoused From Living Within 500 Feet Of Schools And Daycare Centers

Supporters of the anti-camping ordinance say kids should not be exposed to the same environments as the unhoused, but opponents say the measure now makes it illegal for the unhoused to go anywhere.
Inspectors Find Rampant Health Problems In Apartment Complex Owned By Mega-Landlord Mike Nijjar

Cockroaches, suspected mold and exposed wires are just some of the problems found in a recent inspection of the troubled landlord’s property.
'I’m Worth It': How An Unhoused Woman Learned To Live Out Loud

Sumaiyya Evans' years-long journey to housing is a sobering reminder of the importance of community, the need for patience and the value of investing in people.
LA Renters Will Get Stronger Eviction Protections Starting In July. Here’s What You Need To Know

Weaker state rules superseded L.A. County eviction protections in April. But now, the county’s rules are coming back.
Inflation Is Hurting Homelessness Service Providers

High inflation is affecting the ability of homelessness service providers to provide basic needs like food and shelter.
LA’s City Council Asks: Is It Time To Phase Out COVID-19 Renter Protections?

For more than two years, L.A. has protected renters from evictions and rent hikes. Now, the city council wants to “reassess” those rules.
LA City Council Officially Bans Sidewalk Bike Repairs

But opponents say the ban criminalizes unhoused folks who often use bikes as transportation or repair them to make a living.
California Legislators Want To Help You Buy A House With Down Payment, ‘Shared Equity’

Legislators propose a $1-billion-a-year down payment program for first-time buyers, given the high cost of housing and rising mortgage interest rates, in exchange for a partial stake.

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