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Speakers urge city to execute Stay Housed LA contract before June 30, warn tenant services at risk
Summary
Tenants, legal-service providers and unions urged the Los Angeles City Council to direct the Housing Department to execute the Stay Housed LA contract that the council approved April 25, saying the contract—signed by the mayor but not yet executed—will lapse on June 30 and could disrupt eviction defense, rental assistance and jobs.
Community advocates, legal-service providers and labor representatives used the council's public-comment period to press the Los Angeles City Council to direct the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to execute the Stay Housed LA contract the council approved on April 25 and the mayor signed May 1.
Nicholas Gardner of United Teachers Los Angeles opened the line of speakers, calling the contract "vital services to tenants across the city" that "keep people in their homes." Veronica Robles, a tenant advocate, and multiple legal-service providers said the contract's delay threatens eviction defense, rental assistance and know-your-rights education for renters.
Advocates said the contract is…
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