The Los Angeles City Council has approved the removal of the property at 1925 S Toberman Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP), under Case No. 759947. The property was placed into REAP on September 8, 2022, after the LAHD Code Enforcement Division cited 19 violations, including weatherproofing issues, general maintenance deficiencies, and illegal construction. The owner has since corrected all violations, satisfied all applicable LADWP charges, and received advisory clearance from the organization Inquilinos Unidos. The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) recommended closing the REAP case, terminating the associated rent reductions, and authorizing the release of escrow funds. Additionally, the property will be subject to expedited inspections under LAHD's Systematic Code Enforcement Program (SCEP), including prepayment for two annual inspections as part of continued compliance monitoring.
This decision restores the landlord’s ability to operate the property under standard rental conditions while reaffirming the city's commitment to enforcing safe and habitable housing standards. It also demonstrates successful resolution of serious code violations through the REAP process.