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Los Angeles Council adopts temporary control to limit evictions for substantial remodels after extended public comment
Summary
The City Council on March 7 adopted a temporary ordinance aimed at closing a loophole used to evict tenants for so-called "substantial remodels," voting unanimously after hours of public comment from tenants, housing advocates and landlord groups.
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously on March 7 to adopt a temporary control ordinance intended to limit evictions based on substantial rehabilitation or remodels, after an extended public-comment period in a specially convened meeting. Councilmember Blumenfield moved the ordinance with a second from Councilmember Soto Martínez; the council recorded 12 votes in favor and adopted the motion, remitting the ordinance for immediate processing.
Council members said the measure closes a gap tenants and advocates say has been used to displace long-term residents while enabling owners to convert units for higher rent. The council adopted a modification from the city attorney that had been distributed to members on March 7, 2025, and moved to remit the ordinance immediately at the conclusion of the special session.
The measure drew extensive public comment. Angel Bai,…
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