LA Rent Control — Does RSO Apply to My 1990 Apartment Building?

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Started by your_honor_please_7 · Jul 21, 2024 · 2 replies
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your_honor_please_7OP

Looking for advice on this situation. LA Rent Control - Does RSO Apply to My 1990 Apartment Building? What are my options here?

Details: I'm in a situation where I need to understand my legal options. Has anyone dealt with something similar?

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the_silent_type_26

Get everything in writing with your landlord. Verbal agreements about repairs, rent reductions, or policy changes are unenforceable in practice even when they're technically legal.

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your_honor_please_7OP

Update: Thanks everyone for the guidance. I consulted with an attorney and we're moving forward. The advice here helped me understand what questions to ask and what to expect. Will update when there's a resolution.