The Los Angeles City Council has approved the removal of the property at 3512 W Bellevue Avenue from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP), under Case No. 789807. This property, containing two units, was placed into REAP on November 9, 2022, after the LAHD Code Enforcement Division cited nine violations. These included critical life-safety issues such as malfunctioning fire warning devices, inadequate exiting pathways, and deficiencies in electrical, plumbing/gas, and heating/ventilation systems. The property owner has since corrected all violations, resolved all applicable LADWP utility obligations, and received third-party clearance from Strategic Actions for a Just Economy. The council’s approval terminates rent reductions, closes the REAP escrow account, and authorizes the release of funds. The property will now undergo expedited systematic inspections under LAHD's SCEP framework to ensure continued code compliance.
This removal demonstrates the effectiveness of LAHD’s REAP program in compelling necessary repairs and enforcing housing quality standards. It restores property rights to the compliant landlord and ensures residents are protected by safe living conditions going forward.