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How REAP works, and how it helps LA's renters

Everyone agrees housing has gotten too expensive in Los Angeles, but how to solve the problem? On that, there’s a lot less consensus.
A sign for an apartment to rent is seen.
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How REAP works, and how it helps LA's renters

The Los Angeles City Council is set to look at housing on Tuesday. In particular, they'll give attention to the Rent Escrow Account Program, known as REAP. It's a city program that forces landlords to make repairs to dilapidated buildings.

Linda Kite, executive director of the Healthy Homes Collaborative, joins the show to explain how REAP works, and how effective the program is.

To listen to the full interview, click on the blue audio player above.