L.A. Mun. Code ch. XV art. 1; ch. XVI art. 5 § 151.16
RESEARCH SERVICES (Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance)
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(Added by Ord. No. 161,704, Eff. 11/28/86.) Upon request by any member of the public, the Department may provide non-confidential statistical information compiled from various data sources maintained by the Department. The Department may recover the cost of providing such services by charging $100.00 per hour for the first hour or portion thereof and $50.00 for each subsequent hour or portion thereof. Any monies collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited by the General Manager or the General Manager’s designee into the Rent Stabilization Trust Fund.
Under L.A. Mun. Code § 151.16, the Los Angeles Housing Department is permitted—but not required—to share non-confidential statistical data it maintains with any member of the public who asks. When it does provide this research service, the Department may charge a fee structured at $100 for the first hour and $50 for each additional hour, with any fees collected going into the Rent Stabilization Trust Fund.
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Property owners and managers researching rent stabilization data—such as unit counts, registration trends, or comparable figures—can submit a request to the Department under § 151.16. Operators who use this service should be prepared for potential hourly research fees, and may want to document any data received for their records.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 151.16 gives members of the public, including tenants, the right to request non-confidential statistical information held by the Los Angeles Housing Department. Tenants seeking data about rent stabilization trends or building-level statistics can initiate a request directly with the Department, keeping in mind that a research fee may apply; tenant-rights organizations may also be able to help identify what data is available and how to request it.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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