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Property owners appeal abatement fees; council asks staff to follow up and holds items on desk
Summary
Several property owners disputed abatement assessments and administrative fees from the Department of Building and Safety, arguing they had abated violations and should not pay a 40% administrative charge. Building and Safety recommended confirming the assessment; the council held the items on the desk for follow-up.
At the June 27, 2001 Los Angeles City Council meeting, property owners addressed the council to appeal abatement assessments entered by the Department of Building and Safety, disputing timing, notification and an administrative surcharge of roughly 40 percent.
Property owner testimony described receiving a notice of nuisance, undertaking abatement steps and later finding the city had contracted abatement work and assessed administrative costs.…
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