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The Ellis Act has allowed thousands of L.A.'s rent-stabilized units to be taken off the market. A mother and son who fought back want others to know they can too.

The Ellis Act has allowed thousands of L.A.'s rent-stabilized units to be taken off the market. A mother and son who fought back want others to know they can too.

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In one rent-controlled building in Koreatown, tenants have been told to accept large rent hikes — or face eviction. The city says the practice is legal.

By Manuela Tobias, CalMatters SACRAMENTO — Tenant advocates, racial equity groups, YIMBYs and even some of their usual opponents wanted to see the bill pass. The cities of San Francisco and Los Angeles – which rarely see eye to eye on housing issues – as well as every Democrat on the Assembly Housin

The proposal would require landlords to keep units for at least five years before using a state law to evict renters. Supporters say it would help preserve affordable housing amid a historic shortage.

A broad coalition is backing a tenant protection bill in the California Legislature, but business and real estate interests are winning so far. The proposal would require landlords to keep

A broad coalition is backing a tenant protection bill in the California Legislature, but business and real estate interests are winning so far.

A broad coalition is backing a tenant protection bill in the California Legislature, but business and real estate interests are winning so far. Story from @CalMatters.