The Los Angeles City Council approved the removal of the property at 2016 S Bedford Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP) following the correction of cited violations. Initially placed into REAP due to fire protection, sanitation, maintenance, and electrical violations, the property owner took necessary actions to address all deficiencies. The Inner City Law Center provided advisory confirmation of the completed work, and the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) Code Enforcement Division independently verified compliance. The Council's resolution also authorizes the termination of rent reductions and closure of the escrow account associated with the case. This action restores the property to its original rent level and removes the REAP designation, effectively resolving the previous compliance issues.
The removal of this property from REAP restores normal rental operations for the owner and ensures compliance with housing safety standards. This decision supports housing stability while holding landlords accountable for maintaining safe and habitable living conditions.