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Council approves refunds from Rent Escrow program as Mayfair tenants relocate
Summary
The Los Angeles City Council voted to release Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP) refunds for a group of buildings, enabling more than 20 families from the Mayfair Apartments to move out of substandard units and into new housing.
The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved a package of Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP) resolutions that release escrowed funds and reimburse tenants for multiple properties, including payouts tied to the Mayfair Apartments settlement.
The actions, taken by voice vote, cleared REAP items 31 through 54 and were adopted by a 10-0 tally. The resolutions authorize return of tenant escrow funds and related administrative actions connected to enforcement and settlement agreements under the city's REAP process.
Council members and attorneys said the actions follow enforcement and settlement work on buildings found to have hazardous or substandard conditions. "This…
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