New fire eviction protections sent back to committee as LA City Council again delays vote
Los Angeles councilmembers spar over a proposal to give new safeguards to tenants who lost income because of the fires.
Los Angeles City Council tables a proposed wildfire renter protection measure
After a contentious meeting, the council sent the proposal back to committee–-the same move it made early this month.
Los Angeles City Council holds off on rental protections for those affected by wildfires
Some council members said the proposal needed more information and clarification and the matter was sent back to the Housing and Homelessness Committee.
LA City Council weighing renter protections
The L.A. City Council sent a package of tenant protections back to committee, including a proposal for a one-year freeze on rent increases.
Los Angeles City Council delays proposed eviction moratorium for wildfire victims
A proposal to protect tenants impacted by the recent Eaton and Palisades fires, which included a moratorium on evictions, was delayed at Wednesday’s Los Angeles City Council meeting. The proposed measures,
L.A. City Council tables tenant protections for fire victims
The Los Angeles City Council sent a package of tenant protections back to committee Wednesday, including a proposal for a one-year freeze on rent increases following a heated debate.
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