City Council

(42)\n25-1314\nHOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to\nrequesting a report from the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD)\non the fair return petitions procedures from other jurisdictions that are\nless burdensome on landlords; and related matters.\nRecommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman,\nMcOsker – Harris-Dawson):\nINSTRUCT the LAHD to report to Council within 15 days:\na. On fair return petition procedures from other jurisdictions\nincluding the cities of Pasadena, Cudahy, and Alameda, and\nLos Angeles County that are less burdensome on landlords\nthan the City's current program, including due to a more\nstreamlined application process, appropriate program\nguidelines, greater responsiveness from City staff, and efficient\nprogram management and data synthesis.\nb. And work with the RAC, to update the existing RAC Guidelines\ngoverning the Just and Reasonable Rent Increase Program\nbased on best practices from other jurisdictions and conduct an\noutreach campaign to inform landlords on how to utilize the\nprogram and other cost reimbursement provisions of the Rent\nStabilization Ordinance in order to ensure a fair return on their\nrental units, and to create a new position authority through the\nMeasure ULA Staffing Plan in the Regulatory Code and\nCompliance Bureau to administer this work program.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor\nthe Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this\nreport.