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Council remands REAP removal of downtown apartment for further inspection after tenant, owner testimony
Summary
Los Angeles City Council voted to remand Item 41 — a staff recommendation to remove a downtown property from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP) — back to the REAP committee for further inspection after conflicting testimony from the mortgage holder, tenants and city inspectors.
The Los Angeles City Council voted to remand Item 41 — a proposal to remove a four‑story apartment building from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP) — back to the REAP committee for further investigation after residents, the mortgage holder and city inspectors gave conflicting accounts of building conditions.
The motion to remand was made by Council member Goldberg on behalf of Council member Hernandez and passed on an 11‑yes vote. Council members instructed the committee to obtain more unit‑level inspection information before deciding whether to terminate REAP protections for the property.
The issue drew public testimony from multiple sides. "This property has been in REAP. . . . It has been deemed the property to be in full compliance. The task force has recommended that this property be removed," said Michael Riddens, who identified himself to the council as representing the mortgage…
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