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District Attorney Nathan Hochman said unlicensed contractors may promise to rebuild faster and cheaper, but they can end up defrauding homeowners.
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Some City Council members had questions about fire safety but agreed to draft new rules on single staircases to space for apartments in mid-sized buildings.
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A slim majority said Senate Bill 79 would take away the city’s control over housing growth. Other council members said the city is failing to confront the crisis.Listen 0:44
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The homelessness agency says it needs to reassign staff amid budget reductions
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Hydee Feldstein Soto said she wants to know if city funds helped tenants as intended. The tenant aid group says it's already complied with contract reporting requirements.
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The campaign, backed by labor unions and community groups, says allowing short term rental of second homes would generate nearly $80 million in city revenue.
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After renters sued over alleged lack of enforcement, L.A. County has now clarified tenant rights and landlord responsibilities in smoke-damaged homes.
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A change to federal tax credits could allow affordable housing production in California to as much as double, experts say.
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Rents jumped 20% after this year’s Los Angeles wildfires, forcing displaced residents to scramble for housing in an already-tough market.
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City Council members say they were surprised by the cost overrun.
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One tenant thought he got a great deal — until his landlord raised his rent by almost 12%.Listen 0:44
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A family shelter in Woodland Hills unveils a new Head Start center on site, one of only a few such shelters in the state.
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L.A. opened a homeless services hub in Skid Row focused on the health and well-being of drug users.Listen 0:43
