David Wagner

CA law has changed. What that means for renters

If your landlord still won’t remove toxic ash from your home, a new state law could help.

Local officials told renters they couldn’t force landlords to clean ash-covered homes. A new state law, inspired in part by LAist’s reporting, clarifies who’s responsible.

What do stairs have to do with California’s housing crisis? More than you might think, says this Culver City councilmember.

Expect highs in the 60s

People moving to Los Angeles are regularly baffled by the region’s refrigerator-less apartments. They’ll soon be a thing of the past.

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The discussions this week kicked off 380 days after a critical report came out. It's been 40 years since the formula that determines rent hikes in most L.A. apartments was last updated.

Rent hike formula hasn’t been updated in 40 years

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