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Division 4

SEC. 161.401. AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE.

Los Angeles Rent Stabilization & Housing — LAMC Chapters XV-XVI · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-09-09 · Los Angeles

(Title and Section amended by Ord. No. 185,644, Eff. 7/6/18.)

A. Laws, Regulations and Codes. The General Manager shall have the authority to administer and enforce the provisions of this Article, the State Housing Law (Part 1.5 of Division 13 of the California Health and Safety Code), the State Housing Law Regulations (Sub-chapter 1, Chapter 1, Division 1, Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations), and this Code relating to the maintenance, sanitation, ventilation, use, occupancy, and habitability of existing residential rental properties, buildings, units, and structures falling within the scope of this Article, including enforcement of those requirements governing any alteration, addition, or repair.

B. Abatement Procedures. In addition to the abatement procedures set forth in the State Housing Law and State Housing Law Regulations, the General Manager shall have the authority to utilize the procedures in Divisions 81 and 89 of the Los Angeles Building Code (Article 1, Chapter IX of this Code) to abate existing residential rental properties, buildings, units, and structures that have been determined to be a nuisance, hazardous, or substandard.

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▸Contents — Los Angeles Rent Stabilization & Housing — LAMC Chapters XV-XVI
Los Angeles Rent Stabilization & Housing — LAMC Chapters XV-XVI
  1. Chapter XV
  2. Chapter XV — RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE
  3. Chapter XVI
  4. Chapter XVI — HOUSING REGULATIONS
  5. Division 1
  6. Division 2
  7. Division 3
  8. Division 3.5
  9. ▸Division 4
    Overview
    1. SEC. 161.400. AUTHORITY TO INSPECT.
    2. SEC. 161.401. AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE.
    3. SEC. 161.402. [UNIFORM HOUSING CODE ADOPTED.]
    4. SEC. 161.403. REPRESENTATIVE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDING.
    5. SEC. 161.404. ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND GOVERNING BOARD.
    6. SEC. 161.405. AUTHORITY TO SEEK AID AND ASSISTANCE.
    7. SEC. 161.406. REGULATIONS.
    8. SEC. 161.407. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.
    9. SEC. 161.408. [CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.]
    10. SEC. 161.409. ISSUANCE AND SERVICE OF ORDERS AND NOTICES.
    11. SEC. 161.410. ARREST AUTHORITY.
  10. Division 5
  11. Division 6
  12. Division 7
  13. Division 8
  14. Division 9
  15. Division 10
  16. Division 12

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